alien megastructures
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This May Be The Best Explanation Yet For That Mysterious ‘Alien Megastructure’
A new paper from Columbia University suggests that Tabby’s star — the celestial object voted most likely to host an alien megastructure — is acting weirdly because it recently annihilated an entire planet, and the shattered remains of that planet are now producing strange flickering effects. It’s probably the best theory we’ve heard so far.
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What Are The Odds Of An Alien Megastructure Blocking Light From A Distant Star?
A strange star located 1500 light-years from Earth is exhibiting strange flickering behaviour that’s leading some scientists to speculate that an alien megastructure is blocking the light. But what would such a structure be exactly and how likely is it that the Kepler space telescope has actually spotted one?