Scientists believe that FRBs can be caused by a variety of astronomical phenomena, such as neutron star collision, the activity of black holes or the movement of material around magnetized neutron stars. However, more data and analysis are needed to confirm these theories.
Other Potential Foreign Contacts
The possibility of contact with aliens is a recurring theme in science fiction and science itself. Although there is no definitive evidence that intelligent extraterrestrial life exists, Scientists have been looking for signs of life in the universe for decades. Since the launch of the SETI (Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) project in 1960, scientists have tried to detect radio signals that may be of alien origin.
Although SETI searched for radio signals for more than half a century, no evidence of intelligent life in the universe has been found until now. However, this does not mean that they are not there. In fact, Some scientists believe that there are signs of alien life in our own solar system.
For example, Jupiter’s moon Europa is believed to have an underground ocean that could harbor extraterrestrial life. NASA’s Europa Clipper mission is scheduled to launch in 2020 and It will study Jupiter’s moons to determine whether it is habitable.
Another place in our solar system where alien life may exist is Mars. In recent years, scientists have discovered evidence of liquid water on Mars, which suggests that there may be life there.
Beyond our solar system, scientists have discovered thousands of planets that may be habitable. Most of these planets have been detected by NASA’s Kepler telescope, which periodically watches stars for decreases in brightness that indicate a planet is passing in front of it.
These planets, known as exoplanets, are similar to Earth in size and temperature., which makes them good candidates for hosting extraterrestrial life. One way scientists look for signs of extraterrestrial life on exoplanets is by measuring the atmospheres of planets. If there is life on a planet, an atmosphere would be expected to contain some gases that only result from biological activity.
Another way that scientists search for life on exoplanets is by studying nearby stars. If a star has planets in its habitable zone, then the chances of life there are high. Scientists can search for radio signals of alien origin coming from stars for clues to possible life on nearby planets.
