<p>The universe is filled with billions of celestial bodies, galaxies, exoplanets, stars and more. But Earth seems to be the only place in this vast world harbouring life. At least that's what years of research have shown. Humans have been trying to make contact with other alien civilisations but have not succeeded yet. So are we alone in the universe?</p>

<p>Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief S Somanath doesn't seem to think so. Speaking to Ranveer Allahabadia on his podcast, Somanath said that considering the technological advancements human beings have made in the past years, it seems only apt that there are several alien civilisations spread out in the universe that are at different stages of technological advancements.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He stated that different technological and evolutionary stages mean that these alien civilisations are likely interacting with the universe in ways human beings cannot perceive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Imagine there is a civilisation out there just 200 years behind you, and another civilisation 1,000 years ahead of you," Somanath said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Alien systems which are 1,000 years more progressive than us will always have been here," he said, stating that they are "much more evolved" than us and are beyond our current understanding or detection capabilities.</p>

<p>As human beings work to advance their technology and reach a better understanding of the universe over time, other civilisations that have been around for many more years likely already know much more and are living a life we cannot understand.</p>

<p>Human beings, he says, are relatively younger in the cosmos and so such civilisations may reside in the universe that are far ahead of us. So while we are still trying to find them, they are likely around us and exist in ways we don't know yet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Somanath added that "origins of life and much evolved [forms]... are everywhere in the universe."</p>

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<h2>Should humans contact alien civilisations?</h2>

<p>"I would be happy to never be in contact with aliens," Somanath warns. Sounding a cautionary note, the ISRO chief says coming in contact with alien civilisations might come with several risks. He says that they might have entirely different genomic and protein structures from us and might prove to be a danger to life on Earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also warned that interaction between different life forms might also lead to conflict and a fight for dominance.&nbsp;</p>


The universe is filled with billions of celestial bodies, galaxies, exoplanets, stars and more. But Earth seems to be the only place in this vast world harbouring life.

The universe is filled with billions of celestial bodies, galaxies, exoplanets, stars and more. But Earth seems to be the only place in this vast world harbouring life. At least that's what years of research have shown. Humans have been trying to make contact with other alien civilisations but have not succeeded yet. So are we alone in the universe? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief S Somanath doesn't seem to think so. Speaking to Ranveer Allahabadia on his podcast, Somanath said that considering the technological advancements human beings have made in the past years, it seems only apt that there are several alien civilisations spread out in the universe that are at different stages of technological advancements. He stated that different technological and evolutionary stages mean that these alien civilisations are likely interacting with the universe in ways human beings cannot perceive. "Imagine there is a civilisation out there just 200 years behind you, and another civilisation 1,000 years ahead of you," Somanath said. "Alien systems which are 1,000 years more progressive than us will always have been here," he said, stating that they are "much more evolved" than us and are beyond our current understanding or detection capabilities. As human beings work to advance their technology and reach a better understanding of the universe over time, other civilisations that have been around for many more years likely already know much more and are living a life we cannot understand. Human beings, he says, are relatively younger in the cosmos and so such civilisations may reside in the universe that are far ahead of us. So while we are still trying to find them, they are likely around us and exist in ways we don't know yet. Somanath added that "origins of life and much evolved [forms]... are everywhere in the universe." Also read: Alien search: SETI Institute launches probe for low frequencies across galaxies in first study of its kind Should humans contact alien civilisations? "I would be happy to never be in contact with aliens," Somanath warns. Sounding a cautionary note, the ISRO chief says coming in contact with alien civilisations might come with several risks. He says that they might have entirely different genomic and protein structures from us and might prove to be a danger to life on Earth. He also warned that interaction between different life forms might also lead to conflict and a fight for dominance.

Alien contact might lead to diseases, conflict, ISRO chief warns

<p>A woman recently set the cat among the pigeons on social media platform Reddit by claiming that her mother and her mother’s friend Lisa were ‘abducted’ by aliens when both of them were teenagers. She also claimed that while her mother doesn’t remember anything about the alleged encounter with aliens, Lisa remembers being kidnapped by aliens, not just once but four times.</p>

<p>The post on Reddit has now gone viral on social media.</p>

<p>According to the post, the woman’s mum and her friend were hanging out on their roof when suddenly they saw “a bright light in the sky". The post reads, “Next thing they know, the light is gone. The thing is, they think they've been on the roof for like 15 minutes, but something like three hours passed."</p>

<p>After this incident, the duo met with each other after a gap of 10 years, only to find out that the two had grown up into two different personalities altogether. According to the woman’s mother, Lisa would always appear with a very "dreamy" demeanour, "like she was really happy and at peace, for no good reason," the post stated.</p>

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<p>The post added that Lisa still remembers her encounter with the aliens, something which happened at least four times. “She said that at first, it was all in bits and pieces and she couldn't remember any of it clearly. She was confused and scared and wanted to avoid discussing it. Then, as time passed, she began to remember more of it," the post read.</p>

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<p>Lisa claims that she was kidnapped by aliens three more times after the initial incident and is now developing a “friendly relationship” with them. The woman writes: "When mum asks what 'the truth' is, Lisa just says that 'you will know eventually', and she says that once she learned of 'the truth', then 'everything became wonderful'."</p>

<p>Do aliens exist? That’s one of the most intriguing questions that our curious generation faces today. However, with rumours regarding their presence cropping up every now and then on social media, we have still not gotten any solid evidence hinting at their existence.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A woman recently set the cat among the pigeons on social media platform Reddit by claiming that her mother and her mother’s friend Lisa were ‘abducted’ by aliens when both of them were teenagers.

A woman recently set the cat among the pigeons on social media platform Reddit by claiming that her mother and her mother’s friend Lisa were ‘abducted’ by aliens when both of them were teenagers. She also claimed that while her mother doesn’t remember anything about the alleged encounter with aliens, Lisa remembers being kidnapped by aliens, not just once but four times. The post on Reddit has now gone viral on social media. According to the post, the woman’s mum and her friend were hanging out on their roof when suddenly they saw “a bright light in the sky". The post reads, “Next thing they know, the light is gone. The thing is, they think they've been on the roof for like 15 minutes, but something like three hours passed." After this incident, the duo met with each other after a gap of 10 years, only to find out that the two had grown up into two different personalities altogether. According to the woman’s mother, Lisa would always appear with a very "dreamy" demeanour, "like she was really happy and at peace, for no good reason," the post stated. Also read: Aliens could be secretly watching us but with a 3,000-year delay: Study The post added that Lisa still remembers her encounter with the aliens, something which happened at least four times. “She said that at first, it was all in bits and pieces and she couldn't remember any of it clearly. She was confused and scared and wanted to avoid discussing it. Then, as time passed, she began to remember more of it," the post read. Watch: Aliens in Mexico? Sensational claim on aliens × Lisa claims that she was kidnapped by aliens three more times after the initial incident and is now developing a “friendly relationship” with them. The woman writes: "When mum asks what 'the truth' is, Lisa just says that 'you will know eventually', and she says that once she learned of 'the truth', then 'everything became wonderful'." Do aliens exist? That’s one of the most intriguing questions that our curious generation faces today. However, with rumours regarding their presence cropping up every now and then on social media, we have still not gotten any solid evidence hinting at their existence. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Aliens kidnapped my mom,’ woman leaves Reddit stunned with otherworldly claim

<p>Earth's potential to attract&nbsp;extraterrestrial beings may have been more pronounced during the time of dinosaurs than during present day and age, research by astrobiologists from Cornell University suggests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In their comprehensive analysis spanning 540 million years, encapsulating the Phanerozoic Eon, the researchers delved into the shifts of biomarkers crucial for detecting signs of life across vast cosmic distances.</p>

<h2><strong>When aliens could have potentially visited Earth?</strong></h2>

<p>Two pivotal biomarker pairs, oxygen and methane, along with ozone and methane, emerged as notably robust between 100 to 300 million years ago. This phenomenon was primarily attributed to an abundance of greenery that significantly elevated oxygen levels in Earth's atmosphere during those times.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This means that potential hypothetical extraterrestrial beings at the time with&nbsp;advanced telescopes might have identified our planet more readily during the Jurassic era than they could in the present times.</p>

<h2><strong>Our world, 400 million years ago</strong></h2>

<p>The research also considered factors influencing atmospheric oxygen levels, such as the extent of forest cover on land, the variety of marine species in oceans, and prevailing weather patterns.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Over the past 400 million years, atmospheric oxygen is thought to have fluctuated within the 16-35 per cent range, often referred to as the 'fire window.'&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;UFOs and aliens: What's the truth?</strong></p>

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<p>Within this range, fires could ignite without difficulty, yet remain controllable—a delicate balance crucial for the development and sustenance of life.</p>

<h2><strong>How are Earthians looking for alien life in our vast universe?</strong></h2>

<p>Astronomers are engaged in a collective endeavor to identify analogous light fingerprints, or transmission spectra, that may indicate the presence of atmospheres capable of supporting life forms familiar to us.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Armed with cutting-edge technology, such as the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), scientists now possess the capability to study the atmospheres of exoplanets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But the evolutionary path of life on Earth serves as a reminder that while we can explore and analyse distant worlds, the distinctiveness of life's progression remains uncertain.</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>The Cornell study not only sheds light on Earth's potential detectability by extraterrestrial beings but also refines the criteria for identifying habitable exoplanets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yet, amidst these advancements, the profound question lingers—whether life, if it exists beyond our celestial borders, would evolve in a manner analogous to the intricate biosphere on Earth.&nbsp;<br />
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Earth's potential to attract extraterrestrial beings may have been more pronounced during the time of dinosaurs than during present day and age, research by astrobiologists from Cornell University suggests.

Earth's potential to attract extraterrestrial beings may have been more pronounced during the time of dinosaurs than during present day and age, research by astrobiologists from Cornell University suggests. In their comprehensive analysis spanning 540 million years, encapsulating the Phanerozoic Eon, the researchers delved into the shifts of biomarkers crucial for detecting signs of life across vast cosmic distances. When aliens could have potentially visited Earth? Two pivotal biomarker pairs, oxygen and methane, along with ozone and methane, emerged as notably robust between 100 to 300 million years ago. This phenomenon was primarily attributed to an abundance of greenery that significantly elevated oxygen levels in Earth's atmosphere during those times. Also read | Mexican congress deems three-fingered mummies 'real,' but refrains from confirming alien origins This means that potential hypothetical extraterrestrial beings at the time with advanced telescopes might have identified our planet more readily during the Jurassic era than they could in the present times. Our world, 400 million years ago The research also considered factors influencing atmospheric oxygen levels, such as the extent of forest cover on land, the variety of marine species in oceans, and prevailing weather patterns. Over the past 400 million years, atmospheric oxygen is thought to have fluctuated within the 16-35 per cent range, often referred to as the 'fire window.' Also watch | UFOs and aliens: What's the truth? × Within this range, fires could ignite without difficulty, yet remain controllable—a delicate balance crucial for the development and sustenance of life. How are Earthians looking for alien life in our vast universe? Astronomers are engaged in a collective endeavor to identify analogous light fingerprints, or transmission spectra, that may indicate the presence of atmospheres capable of supporting life forms familiar to us. Armed with cutting-edge technology, such as the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), scientists now possess the capability to study the atmospheres of exoplanets. But the evolutionary path of life on Earth serves as a reminder that while we can explore and analyse distant worlds, the distinctiveness of life's progression remains uncertain. What does it mean? The Cornell study not only sheds light on Earth's potential detectability by extraterrestrial beings but also refines the criteria for identifying habitable exoplanets. Yet, amidst these advancements, the profound question lingers—whether life, if it exists beyond our celestial borders, would evolve in a manner analogous to the intricate biosphere on Earth. (With inputs from agencies)

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