When You Make A Call In The Future, ET Might Be Eavesdropping

From time to time, scientists report the detection of radio signals from deep space — and although these discoveries aren’t proof of aliens, they do support the theory that extraterrestrial life might be out there somewhere.

But if there are aliens, are they listening to us? According to the experts, they might soon be able to snoop on Earth easier than ever before.

The signals are getting stronger

Most of us have one or more digital devices in our possession, and each one is sending out some sort of signal at any given time. In fact, there are roughly 10 billion active mobile devices on the planet right now, which is much higher than the number of humans.

On its own, though, that’s not a compelling reason to believe that aliens are able to pick up on our communications.

As with radio and television before it, there’s been plenty of speculation that digital transmissions might catch the attention of extraterrestrials. But scientists say most of the signals being sent right now are too weak to extend beyond 10 light years.

With the rapid advancement of new and developing technology, however, that could easily change.

The leaks are getting larger

University of Mauritius graduate student Ramiro Saide is taking this issue quite seriously and has developed a theory about how leaked transmissions from mobile communication towers could soon be powerful enough for intelligent life in deep space to learn a great deal about our technology.

“Our study provides some insight on what we might expect if there is a human-like civilization located elsewhere in the Milky Way with similar or indeed more advanced levels of radio telescope technology,” Saide’s team explained.

With new, more powerful towers being constructed regularly, it might just be a matter of time before aliens are listening in.

Chris Agee May 10th, 2023

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