'They are leaking radio waves, just like we are': Radio astronomer explains how intelligent aliens could contact Earth without even trying
Radio astronomer Emma Chapman discusses the significance of radio astronomy in exploring the universe and searching for extraterrestrial intelligence. She highlights how radio waves can reveal hidden aspects of celestial bodies, including the moon and supernovas. Chapman's insights suggest that intelligent aliens may be unintentionally sending signals that could be detected by Earth.
- ▪Emma Chapman is an astrophysicist at the University of Nottingham and author of 'The Echoing Universe'.
- ▪Radio astronomy has been crucial in mapping the moon and understanding its surface before human exploration.
- ▪Chapman believes that extraterrestrial life is likely out there, waiting for humanity to respond to their signals.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 10:50:00 +0000 |
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Space Space Exploration 'They are leaking radio waves, just like we are': Radio astronomer explains how intelligent aliens could contact Earth without even trying Radio astronomer Emma Chapman explains why the radio view of the universe is so crucial to space exploration, astronomy, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence By Brandon Specktor published 27 May 2026 in Interview MEMBER EXCLUSIVE When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Milky Way’s center as seen by the MeerKAT radio telescope. If humans could see radio light, the sky would glow day and night with magnetic field lines, supernova explosions, and ionized gas.
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