Channel Title: SETI Institute Channel Description: The mission of the SETI Institute is to explore, understand and explain the origin and nature of life in the universe and the evolution of intelligence. What is life? How does it begin? Are we alone? These are some of the questions we ask in our quest to learn about and share the wonders of the universe. At the SETI Institute we have a passion for discovery and for passing knowledge along as scientific ambassadors. The SETI Institute is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit scientific research institute headquartered in Mountain View, California. We are a key research contractor to NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF), and we collaborate with industry partners throughout Silicon Valley and beyond. Founded in 1984, the SETI Institute employs more than 130 scientists, educators, and administrative staff. Work at the SETI Institute is anchored by three centers: the Carl Sagan Center for the Study of Life in the Universe (research), the Center for Education and the Center for Outreach. <video> Mixed Signals: Alien Communication Across the Iron Curtain Description: Join communications specialist Beth Johnson and historian Rebecca Charbonneau as they discuss Dr. Charbonneau's new book, Mixed Signals. The book examines the Cold War relationship between the US and the USSR, what it meant for radio astronomy, and how it affected the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. From the publisher: "In the shadow of the Cold War, whispers from the cosmos fueled an unlikely alliance between the US and USSR. The search for extraterrestrial intelligence (or SETI) emerged as a foundational field of radio astronomy characterized by an unusual level of international collaboration—but SETI’s use of signals intelligence technology also served military and governmental purposes. "In this captivating new history of the collaboration between American and Soviet radio astronomers as they sought to detect evidence of extraterrestrial civilizations, historian Rebecca Charbonneau reveals the triumphs and challenges they faced amidst a hostile political atmosphere. Shedding light on the untold stories from the Soviet side for the first time, she expertly unravels the complex web of military and political interests entangling radio astronomy and the search for alien intelligence, offering a thought-provoking perspective on the evolving relationship between science and power. "This is not just a story of radio waves and telescopes; it's a revelation of how scientists on both sides of the Iron Curtain navigated the complexities of the Cold War, blurring the lines between espionage and the quest for cosmic community. Filled with tension, contradiction, and the enduring human desire for connection, this is a history that transcends national boundaries and reaches out to the cosmic unknown, ultimately asking: how can we communicate with extraterrestrials when we struggle to communicate amongst ourselves?" Preorder the book: https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Mixed+Signals%3A+Alien+Communication+Across+the+Iron+Curtain-p-9781509556915 #seti #science #radioastronomy #coldwar #history #books If you like science, support the SETI Institute! We're a non-profit research institution whose focus is understanding the nature and origins of life in the universe. Donate here: https://seti.org/donate Learn more about the SETI Institute and stay up-to-date on awesome science: - Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/SETIInstitute/ - Watch our streams over on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/setiinstitute - Listen to our podcast, Big Picture Science [http://www.bigpicturescience.org](http://www.bigpicturescience.org/)/ - Subscribe to our newsletter https://seti.org/signup - Buy merchandise from Chop Shop https://www.chopshopstore.com/collections/seti-institute/SETI Don't forget to like and subscribe! Ring the bell for notifications of when we go live. </video> <video> Happy 40th Anniversary to the SETI Institute #science #seti #space Description: If you like science, support the SETI Institute! We're a non-profit research institution whose focus is understanding the nature and origins of life in the universe. Donate here: https://seti.org/donate Learn more about the SETI Institute and stay up-to-date on awesome science: - Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/SETIInstitute/ - Watch our streams over on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/setiinstitute - Listen to our podcast, Big Picture Science http://www.bigpicturescience.org/ - Subscribe to our newsletter https://seti.org/signup - Buy merchandise from Chop Shop https://www.chopshopstore.com/collections/seti-institute/SETI Don't forget to like and subscribe! Ring the bell for notifications of when we go live. </video> <video> Unistellar + SETI: Citizen Science Q&A (Part 4) Description: Join Dr. Franck Marchis, Chief Science Officer and co-founder at Unistellar and director of Citizen Science at SETI Institute, and Dr. Lauren Sgro, Outreach Manager at the SETI Institute, for a conversation on citizen science with the Unistellar network in partnership with the SETI Institute. We will take the time to answer your questions about our program on the Unistellar community page and discuss some of the recent highlights. Comet A3 observations: https://www.seti.org/comet-c2023-a3-did-not-disappoint Learn about the exoplanet program: https://science.unistellar.com/exoplanets/unite/ Comet observation directions: https://science.unistellar.com/comets/missions/ #citizenscience #communityscience #science #outreach #unistellar #cometa3 #comet #exoplanets If you like science, support the SETI Institute! We're a non-profit research institution whose focus is understanding the nature and origins of life in the universe. Donate here: https://seti.org/donate Learn more about the SETI Institute and stay up-to-date on awesome science: - Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/SETIInstitute/ - Watch our streams over on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/setiinstitute - Listen to our podcast, Big Picture Science [http://www.bigpicturescience.org](http://www.bigpicturescience.org/)/ - Subscribe to our newsletter https://seti.org/signup - Buy merchandise from Chop Shop https://www.chopshopstore.com/collections/seti-institute/SETI Don't forget to like and subscribe! Ring the bell for notifications of when we go live. </video> <video> SETI Institute In The News: December 2025 #space #science #arewealone #antarctica Description: If you like science, support the SETI Institute! We're a non-profit research institution whose focus is understanding the nature and origins of life in the universe. Donate here: https://seti.org/donate Learn more about the SETI Institute and stay up-to-date on awesome science: - Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/SETIInstitute/ - Watch our streams over on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/setiinstitute - Listen to our podcast, Big Picture Science http://www.bigpicturescience.org/ - Subscribe to our newsletter https://seti.org/signup - Buy merchandise from Chop Shop https://www.chopshopstore.com/collections/seti-institute/SETI Don't forget to like and subscribe! Ring the bell for notifications of when we go live. </video> <video> Looking for Lunar Anomalies Using Automated Methods Description: Over the past decade, NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has captured thousands of high-resolution images of the Moon's surface—far more than humans can manually review. To tackle this challenge, scientists have developed an automated system that quickly identifies scientifically significant images from the LRO data, making it the first anomaly detector for planetary imagery. Experiments show that the system reliably highlights unusual features, such as striking geological formations and sites of human landings or spacecraft crashes. This approach fills a critical gap in planetary science, offering a groundbreaking way to uncover hidden insights in vast archives of remote-sensing data. Join senior planetary astronomer Franck Marchis as he chats with authors Adam Lesnikowski and Daniel Angerhausen about this revolutionary method and its implications for future discoveries. Paper: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10444013 #space #science #machinelearning If you like science, support the SETI Institute! We're a non-profit research institution whose focus is understanding the nature and origins of life in the universe. Donate here: https://seti.org/donate Learn more about the SETI Institute and stay up-to-date on awesome science: - Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/SETIInstitute/ - Watch our streams over on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/setiinstitute - Listen to our podcast, Big Picture Science [http://www.bigpicturescience.org](http://www.bigpicturescience.org/)/ - Subscribe to our newsletter https://seti.org/signup - Buy merchandise from Chop Shop https://www.chopshopstore.com/collections/seti-institute/SETI Don't forget to like and subscribe! Ring the bell for notifications of when we go live. </video> <video> SETI Institute in the News: November 2024 Roundup #science Description: The SETI Institute continues to answer the age-old question: “Are We Alone?” From celebrating 40 years of groundbreaking research to exploring the potential of AI in extraterrestrial communication, the institute remains in the forefront of scientific discovery. This month, we delve into the latest advancements, including the potential for AI-driven contact with alien civilizations, the search for life beyond Earth in extreme environments like Enceladus, and the ongoing efforts to decipher a mysterious extraterrestrial message. We also explore the legacy of the Arecibo message and the latest research on pulsar signals. Full stories: https://www.seti.org/seti-institute-news-november-roundup #space #science #sciencenews #searchforlife If you like science, support the SETI Institute! We're a non-profit research institution whose focus is understanding the nature and origins of life in the universe. Donate here: https://seti.org/donate Learn more about the SETI Institute and stay up-to-date on awesome science: - Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/SETIInstitute/ - Watch our streams over on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/setiinstitute - Listen to our podcast, Big Picture Science http://www.bigpicturescience.org/ - Subscribe to our newsletter https://seti.org/signup - Buy merchandise from Chop Shop https://www.chopshopstore.com/collections/seti-institute/SETI Don't forget to like and subscribe! Ring the bell for notifications of when we go live. </video> <video> This week, we get our last #supermoon of the year, and it's called the #beavermoon #science Description: If you like science, support the SETI Institute! We're a non-profit research institution whose focus is understanding the nature and origins of life in the universe. Donate here: https://seti.org/donate Learn more about the SETI Institute and stay up-to-date on awesome science: - Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/SETIInstitute/ - Watch our streams over on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/setiinstitute - Listen to our podcast, Big Picture Science http://www.bigpicturescience.org/ - Subscribe to our newsletter https://seti.org/signup - Buy merchandise from Chop Shop https://www.chopshopstore.com/collections/seti-institute/SETI Don't forget to like and subscribe! Ring the bell for notifications of when we go live. </video> <video> SETI Institute 40th Anniversary Panel: Looking Back to Look Ahead Description: Nearly 40 years ago, on November 20, 1984, the SETI Institute was incorporated with inaugural officers CEO Thomas Pierson and SETI scientist Jill Tarter. The goal was to provide SETI researchers with a place to grow the search for life beyond Earth. What began with one NASA-funded SETI project and two people has since grown to include over 100 researchers and various scientific areas of study, all seeking to understand the origins and prevalence of life and intelligence in the universe. As a part of our outreach and education efforts, we grew our presence on the Internet, reaching out to a wide audience through our website, social media, and livestreams like SETI Live. We have education programs across all age ranges. We produce the weekly podcast Big Picture Science. And today, we celebrate all of these accomplishments and look forward to the next 40 years of science. Join host and senior planetary astronomer Franck Marchis as he chats with SETI Institute President and CEO Bill Diamond, senior astronomer and Big Picture Science co-host Seth Shostak, long-time Board of Directors member Andrew Fraknoi, and the Director of the Carl Sagan Center Nathalie Cabrol. #seti #searchforlife #lifebeyondearth #arewealone #anniversary #science #space #astrobiology If you like science, support the SETI Institute! We're a non-profit research institution whose focus is understanding the nature and origins of life in the universe. Donate here: https://seti.org/donate Learn more about the SETI Institute and stay up-to-date on awesome science: - Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/SETIInstitute/ - Watch our streams over on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/setiinstitute - Listen to our podcast, Big Picture Science [http://www.bigpicturescience.org](http://www.bigpicturescience.org/)/ - Subscribe to our newsletter https://seti.org/signup - Buy merchandise from Chop Shop https://www.chopshopstore.com/collections/seti-institute/SETI Don't forget to like and subscribe! Ring the bell for notifications of when we go live. </video> <video> SETI Institute in the News: October 2024 Roundup #science Description: </video> <video> Did you know there are different types of nothing? Author Kelsey Johnson broke our brains… #science Description: </video> <video> Uranus Breaks (Solar) Wind: Re-Analyzing Data from the Voyager 2 Mission Description: Get ready to giggle and make bad jokes. Uranus is back in the news. In 1986, Voyager 2 flew by the distant ice giant and made a strange discovery—the planet's magnetic field was weird. It's not just weird; it's unlike every other planet in the solar system. For nearly 40 years, scientists have tried to understand why. To solve the mystery, researchers delved into the data collected by Voyager 2 and found a "cosmic coincidence". The solar wind was unusually strong just prior to the flyby, causing the strange observations. This is good news for Uranus's moons, which were thought to be inactive as a result of the Voyager 2 findings. Join planetary scientist Beth Johnson and space plasma physicist Jamie Jasinski from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory as they discuss the initial observations, how the data was reevaluated, and what this all means for future missions to Uranus. Press release: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/mining-old-data-from-nasas-voyager-2-solves-several-uranus-mysteries/ Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-024-02389-3 #space #science #planetaryscience #plasmaphysics #magnetosphere #solarsystem If you like science, support the SETI Institute! We're a non-profit research institution whose focus is understanding the nature and origins of life in the universe. Donate here: https://seti.org/donate Learn more about the SETI Institute and stay up-to-date on awesome science: - Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/SETIInstitute/ - Watch our streams over on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/setiinstitute - Listen to our podcast, Big Picture Science [http://www.bigpicturescience.org](http://www.bigpicturescience.org/)/ - Subscribe to our newsletter https://seti.org/signup - Buy merchandise from Chop Shop https://www.chopshopstore.com/collections/seti-institute/SETI Don't forget to like and subscribe! Ring the bell for notifications of when we go live. </video> <video> Seth Shostak makes a bold prediction about finding an alien signal. #SETI #arewealone Description: If you like science, support the SETI Institute! We're a non-profit research institution whose focus is understanding the nature and origins of life in the universe. Donate here: https://seti.org/donate Learn more about the SETI Institute and stay up-to-date on awesome science: - Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/SETIInstitute/ - Watch our streams over on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/setiinstitute - Listen to our podcast, Big Picture Science http://www.bigpicturescience.org/ - Subscribe to our newsletter https://seti.org/signup - Buy merchandise from Chop Shop https://www.chopshopstore.com/collections/seti-institute/SETI Don't forget to like and subscribe! Ring the bell for notifications of when we go live. </video> <video> What to Expect in 2025 in Space Science Description: Happy New Year! 2024 brought us a lot of exciting space news, from a total solar eclipse to the launch of Europa Clipper and our celebration of 40 years as the SETI Institute. What does 2025 hold? Join hosts Beth Johnson and Franck Marchis for our first show of the year, taking a look at new ground and space telescopes, planned missions and milestones, as well as the various eclipses. Plus, Saturn's rings will be "disappearing"! #space #science #astronomy #happynewyear If you like science, support the SETI Institute! We're a non-profit research institution whose focus is understanding the nature and origins of life in the universe. Donate here: https://seti.org/donate Learn more about the SETI Institute and stay up-to-date on awesome science: - Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/SETIInstitute/ - Watch our streams over on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/setiinstitute - Listen to our podcast, Big Picture Science [http://www.bigpicturescience.org](http://www.bigpicturescience.org/)/ - Subscribe to our newsletter https://seti.org/signup - Buy merchandise from Chop Shop https://www.chopshopstore.com/collections/seti-institute/SETI Don't forget to like and subscribe! Ring the bell for notifications of when we go live. </video> <video> Asteroid Deflection via Nuclear Blasts and Sandia National Labs Description: Imagine that scene from every apocalyptic asteroid movie—you know the one. The scientist comes rushing in because a "new" asteroid has been detected and is on a collision course with Earth. What happens next? The answer depends on several factors: how big is the asteroid, what is it made of, and how soon is the impact? (That's simplified but roll with it.) NASA's DART mission showed that an impactor can change the orbit of an asteroid, but that tested the hypothesis on the tiny moon of a small asteroid. What if the asteroid is much larger? Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico may have an answer -- a controlled nuclear blast that deflects (rather than destroys) the asteroid. Join planetary scientist Beth Johnson and lead author Nathan Moore for an exciting—and probably terrifying—conversation about how to keep our advanced civilization alive. #space #science #planetarydefense #asteroid #sandialabs If you like science, support the SETI Institute! We're a non-profit research institution whose focus is understanding the nature and origins of life in the universe. Donate here: https://seti.org/donate Learn more about the SETI Institute and stay up-to-date on awesome science: - Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/SETIInstitute/ - Watch our streams over on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/setiinstitute - Listen to our podcast, Big Picture Science [http://www.bigpicturescience.org](http://www.bigpicturescience.org/)/ - Subscribe to our newsletter https://seti.org/signup - Buy merchandise from Chop Shop https://www.chopshopstore.com/collections/seti-institute/SETI Don't forget to like and subscribe! Ring the bell for notifications of when we go live. </video> <video> That's a wrap! Join us for more #SETILive interviews next year. #Wrapped #SETIWrapped Description: If you like science, support the SETI Institute! We're a non-profit research institution whose focus is understanding the nature and origins of life in the universe. Donate here: https://seti.org/donate Learn more about the SETI Institute and stay up-to-date on awesome science: - Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/SETIInstitute/ - Watch our streams over on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/setiinstitute - Listen to our podcast, Big Picture Science http://www.bigpicturescience.org/ - Subscribe to our newsletter https://seti.org/signup - Buy merchandise from Chop Shop https://www.chopshopstore.com/collections/seti-institute/SETI Don't forget to like and subscribe! Ring the bell for notifications of when we go live. </video>

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The mission of the SETI Institute is to explore, understand and explain the origin and nature of life in the universe and the evolution of intelligence.

What is life? How does it begin? Are we alone? These are some of the questions we ask in our quest to learn about and share the wonders of the universe.

At the SETI Institute we have a passion for discovery and for passing knowledge along as scientific ambassadors.

The SETI Institute is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit scientific research institute headquartered in Mountain View, California. We are a key research contractor to NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF), and we collaborate with industry partners throughout Silicon Valley and beyond.

Founded in 1984, the SETI Institute employs more than 130 scientists, educators, and administrative staff. Work at the SETI Institute is anchored by three centers: the Carl Sagan Center for the Study of Life in the Universe (research), the Center for Education and the Center for Outreach.

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