Aliens could be chatting with each other in plain sight using light flashes like fireflies, scientists say In a fascinating new perspective on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, researchers suggest that advanced alien civilizations might be communicating using subtle, energy-efficient light pulses—much like fireflies flashing in the night. This idea challenges traditional assumptions in SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) and urges scientists to look beyond human-like technologies.Fireflies use bioluminescent flashes to signal mates, creating distinct patterns that stand out against natural backgrounds while conserving energy.Breaking Free from Human Bias in SETIFor decades, SETI has primarily focused on radio signals, mirroring humanity’s own technological history. However, a recent study highlights how this anthropocentric approach might cause us to miss alien communications entirely. Drawing inspiration from non-human intelligence on Earth, researchers propose a “Firefly-ETI” model: aliens could evolve signals optimized for detectability and efficiency, similar to firefly flashes.These signals wouldn’t necessarily carry complex messages decipherable by us. Instead, they could simply announce “here we are” by contrasting sharply with the cosmic noise—such as the regular pulses from pulsars (rapidly spinning neutron stars).Pulsars emit predictable beams of radiation, creating a “noisy” background in space. Artificial signals could evolve to occupy rare parameter spaces, making them stand out without requiring massive energy.Energy-Efficient Beacons in the Cosmos #Aliens #UFO #AlienLife #CosmicDiscovery #AlienHunting