SETI’s Allen Telescope Array recently searched the skies to no avail, so this spring, scientists plan to investigate using the Green Bank Telescope. It is far more sensitive than the array and is equipped to scan 1.5 billion radio frequencies simultaneously. If the object is built, we might be able to detect radio signals, like those of earthly electronics, from its makers. Whatever Green Bank reveals (we’re hoping aliens), it will be new to science. To see updated reports on what scientists have (or haven’t) found, check out popsci.com/KIC.
