The “post-detection protocols” for announcing the discovery and existence of alien life have just had their first major ...

New SETI protocols outline how scientists should verify, share, and respond to potential evidence of alien intelligence in ...

Scientists updated first contact protocols for 2026, requiring multiple verification steps and UN consultation before ...

More than 1,000 scientists have quietly updated the world's post‑detection protocols for alien contact, doubling down on the ...

If and when SETI discovers alien life, a revised Declaration of Principles guarantees once the discovery has been verified, ...

The International Academy of Astronautics has updated its guidelines, requiring verification and UN consultation before ...

The moment of first contact with extraterrestrials is a staple of science fiction. It usually involves a frantic scientist ...

The International Academy of Astronautics issued updated SETI protocols for managing potential alien signal discoveries, ...

The International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) has overhauled the protocols for what a scientist should do if they receive a signal from aliens. Scientists must prioritize rigorous evidence and ...

Experts stress need for transparency while aiming to prevent premature announcements and protect scientists ...