The SETI Institute, Berkeley SETI Research Center, and the International Center for Radio Astronomy Research have announced groundbreaking research using the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) in Western Australia. Led by Dr. Chenoa Tremblay from the SETI Institute and Professor Stephen Tingay from Curtin University, this study is the first to search for signs of extraterrestrial technology in galaxies beyond our own, focusing on low radio frequencies around 100 MHz. This innovative study utilized the MWA’s large field of view (FOV), enabling the team to observe approximately 2,800 galaxies in a single scan, with known distances for 1,300 of them. Traditionally, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) has concentrated on detecting signals within our galaxy, the Milky Way. However, this new approach pushes the boundaries by extending the search to distant galaxies. By focusing on these far-off galaxies, this research represents one of the most detailed searches for supercivilizations more advanced than ours. For a civilization in another galaxy to send a detectable signal, it would require technology capable of harnessing the energy of its sun or even multiple stars within its galaxy. “This work marks a significant step forward in our quest to detect signals from advanced extraterrestrial civilizations,” said Tremblay. “The MWA’s large field of view and low-frequency range make it an ideal instrument for this kind of research. The constraints we’ve identified will be invaluable in guiding future studies.” While this initial study did not detect any technosignatures (evidence of alien technology), it provides crucial insights that will refine and focus future searches. It underscores the importance of exploring various radio frequencies and leveraging the unique capabilities of telescopes like the MWA. “The MWA continues to break new ground in our search for intelligent civilizations and technosignatures, while also contributing to the study of stars and galaxies through the same data,” said Tingay, who also serves as the director of the MWA. “This work is innovative, but it also lays the groundwork for future observations with even more powerful telescopes.” The SETI Institute is dedicated to exploring space for signs of intelligent life and expanding our knowledge of the cosmos. The post Low-frequency search for alien technology in distant galaxies begins appeared first on Anomalien.com.