Blasting out Earth’s location in space

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Blasting out Earth’s location in space

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Milky Way galaxy Credit Denis-Degioanni on Unsplash
A message is being sent towards a group of millions of stars near the centre of the Milky Way galaxy [Image: Denis Degioanni on Unsplash]

SPACE

Humankind’s longing not to be alone in the universe leads scientists to send messages into space, though Chris Impey questions whether a response from alien civilisations is to be desired

Astronomers beamed the first radio message designed for alien ears in 1974 If a person is lost in the wilderness, they have two options. They can