SETI@home after 21 years - billions of signals and 100 candidates for analysis

The article discusses an intriguing research project that has spanned 21 years, involving enthusiasts in the search for extraterrestrial signals. Participants in the program use their home computers to analyze data collected from radio telescopes, aiming to identify potential signals from alien civilizations. Scientists from the University of California, Berkeley have noted that over the years, they have identified 100 promising signals that could potentially originate from other planets or intelligent life forms. This program relates to the broader movement of searching for intelligence beyond Earth, known as SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence). The article highlights the importance of community involvement and how technology enables each of us to participate in the search. Despite many years of work, scientists are aware that there is still much to uncover, and every new signal brings hope for the realization of the long-awaited goal: the discovery of extraterrestrial life.