AlUla is now LaserSETI’s first observing site in Asia, helping to expand a growing global network that watches the night sky.

Explore how scientists uncover the stories of distant worlds, from wind-carved landscapes at Martian dawn to the stellar ...

What does it mean to perceive the world, and how does perception shape our experience of consciousness? These questions are at the heart of the work of Johannes Heldén, whom we are delighted to ...

New research reveals an unexpected concentration of mysterious cosmic radio signals toward galaxy clusters. Fast radio bursts (FRBs) are among the universe's most mysterious phenomena. These powerful ...

Red dots are the Orionids, blue dots are the Taurids meteor showers. Electronic Telegram No. 5758 Central Bureau for ...

Returning to Antarctica: SETI Institute astrobiologist Dale Andersen is preparing for his second expedition to Lake Untersee ...

During the second quarter of 2026, the SETI Institute was especially active and made strong progress in research, education, outreach, and public engagement. Our scientists published over 80 ...

Figure 1: A giant volcano hiding in plain sight in one of Mars’ most iconic regions. The newly discovered giant volcano on Mars is located just south of the planet’s equator, in Eastern Noctis ...

The Cosmic Chronicles Literary Prize is a new initiative from the SETI Institute’s Artist in Residence (AIR) program. Cosmic Chronicles is a contest for emerging writers of all ages whose work ...

The Discovery and Futures Lab’s mission is to anticipate and explore humanity’s responses to the discovery of life beyond Earth by connecting science with other kinds of research. It unites experts in ...

Hurricane Melissa swirls south of Jamaica in this view captured from the International Space Station in October 2025. As Earth experiences a strong El Niño, satellites are helping scientists ...