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Humans want to meet aliens and we just might have intercepted alien laser pulses sent out as beacons to all other intelligent life.
Humans want to meet aliens and we just might have intercepted alien laser pulses sent out as beacons to all other intelligent life.
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Illustration of a Dyson sphere, a theorized structure that a civilization would build to capture the full energy output of its sun. (Related news release: No extraterrestrial laser pulses detected from KIC 8462852, new SETI organization reports )
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Illustration of a Dyson sphere, a theorized structure that a civilization would build to capture the full energy output of its sun. (Related news release: No extraterrestrial laser pulses detected from KIC
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Photo: Danielle Futselaar/METI International
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That paragon of scientific research, Paranormal Crucible, has found something new for us to ponder on Mars.

NASA information: This image was taken by Mastcam: Right (MAST_RIGHT) onboard NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 978 (2015-05-07 23:22:33 UTC).

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That paragon of scientific research, Paranormal Crucible, has found something new for us to ponder on Mars.

NASA information: This image was taken by Mastcam: Right (MAST_RIGHT) onboard NASA's Mars rover

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Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS
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… obviously that’s a pyramid build by aliens … on Mars!

… obviously that’s a pyramid build by aliens … on Mars!

Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS
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Perhaps it was the alien in this photo that built the pyramid? See it? Well, click through and we'll bring it into focus for you.

Full image: This image was taken by Mastcam: Left (MAST_LEFT) onboard NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 707 (2014-08-02 12:54:23 UTC). 

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Perhaps it was the alien in this photo that built the pyramid? See it? Well, click through and we'll bring it into focus for you.

Full image: This image was taken by Mastcam: Left (MAST_LEFT) onboard NASA's

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Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS
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A closer view - See the tiny alien yet?

A closer view - See the tiny alien yet?

Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS
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Closer ... 

Closer ... 

Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS
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There it is ... hold on while we zoom in a little tighter. 

There it is ... hold on while we zoom in a little tighter. 

Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS
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zooming ...

zooming ...

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Zoomed ... any closer and the image breaks up too much. 

Zoomed ... any closer and the image breaks up too much. 

Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS
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Screen shot of a YouTube video by Paranormal Crucible showing an enhanced version of the tiny alien it alerted the world to.

Screen shot of a YouTube video by Paranormal Crucible showing an enhanced version of the tiny alien it alerted the world to.

Photo: Paranormal Crucible
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Alien conspiracy site UFO Sightings Daily says that an skeleton remains of a creature on Mars can be seen on this photo taken by the Mars rover Curiosity.

Source: NASA

Alien conspiracy site UFO Sightings Daily says that an skeleton remains of a creature on Mars can be seen on this photo taken by the Mars rover Curiosity.

Source: NASA

Photo: NASA / Mars Rover Curiosity
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Alien conspiracy site UFO Sightings Daily says that an skeleton remains of a creature on Mars can be seen on this photo taken by the Mars rover Curiosity. The photo zoomed in on the "skeletal remains"

Source: NASA

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Alien conspiracy site UFO Sightings Daily says that an skeleton remains of a creature on Mars can be seen on this photo taken by the Mars rover Curiosity. The photo zoomed in on the "skeletal remains"

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Photo: NASA / Mars Rover Curiosity
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Alien conspiracy site UFO Sightings Daily says that an skeleton remains of a creature on Mars can be seen on this photo taken by the Mars rover Curiosity. The photo zoomed in on the "skeletal remains"

Source: NASA

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Alien conspiracy site UFO Sightings Daily says that an skeleton remains of a creature on Mars can be seen on this photo taken by the Mars rover Curiosity. The photo zoomed in on the "skeletal remains"

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Photo: NASA / Mars Rover Curiosity
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There is a cross or, as some on the Internet are suggesting, a Christian cross in this image. Here's the details from NASA: Mastcam: Right (MAST_RIGHT) onboard NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 508 (2014-01-10 04:33:13 UTC). less
There is a cross or, as some on the Internet are suggesting, a Christian cross in this image. Here's the details from NASA: Mastcam: Right (MAST_RIGHT) onboard NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 508 (2014-01-10 ... more
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Zoomed in ....
Zoomed in ....
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zooooooommmmed in ...
zooooooommmmed in ...
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Clearly a cross ... right?
Clearly a cross ... right?
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Closest view.
Closest view.
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Unfortunately for the religiously inclined "things-seen-on-Mars" enthusiasts, the cross does not show up minutes before in this image by Mastcam: Left (MAST_LEFT) onboard NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 508 (2014-01-10 04:32:33 UTC). less
Unfortunately for the religiously inclined "things-seen-on-Mars" enthusiasts, the cross does not show up minutes before in this image by Mastcam: Left (MAST_LEFT) onboard NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 508 ... more
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See the gun? Raw image from NASA's Opportunity - Panoramic Camera - Sol 3776
See the gun? Raw image from NASA's Opportunity - Panoramic Camera - Sol 3776
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Closeup of "gun" in raw image from NASA's Opportunity - Panoramic Camera - Sol 3776
Closeup of "gun" in raw image from NASA's Opportunity - Panoramic Camera - Sol 3776
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Closeup of "gun" in raw image from NASA's Opportunity - Panoramic Camera - Sol 3776
Closeup of "gun" in raw image from NASA's Opportunity - Panoramic Camera - Sol 3776
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See the gun? Separate saw image from NASA's Opportunity - Panoramic Camera - Sol 3776
See the gun? Separate saw image from NASA's Opportunity - Panoramic Camera - Sol 3776
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See the gun? Separate saw image from NASA's Opportunity - Panoramic Camera - Sol 3776
See the gun? Separate saw image from NASA's Opportunity - Panoramic Camera - Sol 3776
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See the gun? Separate saw image from NASA's Opportunity - Panoramic Camera - Sol 3776
See the gun? Separate saw image from NASA's Opportunity - Panoramic Camera - Sol 3776
Photo: NASA/JPL
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Stonehenge on Mars? Photo by the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, a camera on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter built under the direction of the University of Arizona.

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Stonehenge on Mars? Photo by the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, a camera on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter built under the direction of the University of Arizona.

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Stonehenge on Mars? Photo by the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, a camera on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter built under the direction of the University of Arizona.
Stonehenge on Mars? Photo by the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, a camera on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter built under the direction of the University of Arizona.
Photo: University Of Arizona
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Stonehenge on Mars? Photo by the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, a camera on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter built under the direction of the University of Arizona.
Stonehenge on Mars? Photo by the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, a camera on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter built under the direction of the University of Arizona.
Photo: University Of Arizona
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Stonehenge on Mars? Photo by the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, a camera on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter built under the direction of the University of Arizona.
Stonehenge on Mars? Photo by the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, a camera on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter built under the direction of the University of Arizona.
Photo: University Of Arizona
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Stonehenge on Mars? Photo by the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, a camera on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter built under the direction of the University of Arizona.
Stonehenge on Mars? Photo by the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, a camera on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter built under the direction of the University of Arizona.
Photo: University Of Arizona
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This is the full screen version of the raw image sent by the Mars rover Curiosity. Keep going to get the full experience of discovering the Mars Cave Crab!

(Here's NASA's description and credit line: This image was taken by Mastcam: Right (MAST_RIGHT) onboard NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 710 (2014-08-05 13:25:07 UTC). Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS )

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This is the full screen version of the raw image sent by the Mars rover Curiosity. Keep going to get the full experience of discovering the Mars Cave Crab!

(Here's NASA's description and credit line: This image

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It's in one of the bottom right cracks ...
It's in one of the bottom right cracks ...
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Here it comes!
Here it comes!
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See it?
See it?
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Now - that's a fantastic "thing seen on Mars"! The best we've seen in at least a year or more.
Now - that's a fantastic "thing seen on Mars"! The best we've seen in at least a year or more.
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This is the most zoomed in we can get ... it starts to break up too much.
This is the most zoomed in we can get ... it starts to break up too much.
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Some say they see a Vacuum cleaner head in this photo from this Mars Curiosity rover. See it? Click through to see it in closeup, and then go on through to see the many other objects and creatures "seen" in photos from NASA's rovers on Mars.

NASA details: This image was taken by Mastcam: Right (MAST_RIGHT) onboard NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 821 (2014-11-27 20:06:02 UTC). less
Some say they see a Vacuum cleaner head in this photo from this Mars Curiosity rover. See it? Click through to see it in closeup, and then go on through to see the many other objects and creatures "seen" in ... more
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Vacuum cleaner head?

Vacuum cleaner head?
Photo: NASA
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Vacuum cleaner head?

Vacuum cleaner head?
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The face of a Sumerian statue?

Raw photo from NASA's Mars rover Opportunity's panoramic camera on SOL 2139 (Roughy January 2010)
The face of a Sumerian statue?

Raw photo from NASA's Mars rover Opportunity's panoramic camera on SOL 2139 (Roughy January 2010)
Photo: NASA
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Maybe it's this guy's brother ... only on Mars!  Photo caption: Sumerian civilization, 3rd millennium b.C. Statue of the prince Istup Ilum. From Tell Hariri, ancient Mari, Syria. (Photo By DEA / M. CARRIERI/De Agostini/Getty Images) less
Maybe it's this guy's brother ... only on Mars!  Photo caption: Sumerian civilization, 3rd millennium b.C. Statue of the prince Istup Ilum. From Tell Hariri, ancient Mari, Syria. (Photo By DEA / M. ... more
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See it now? He looks kind to us. Perhaps Mars had benevolent human-like leaders some billion years ago!
See it now? He looks kind to us. Perhaps Mars had benevolent human-like leaders some billion years ago!
Photo: NASA
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Proof that Earthlings are on Mars or is that just Star-Lord? And, what's he doing to Curiosity? Oh, wait. He's just filling that growler ... :/ (Photo: Navcam: Left A (NAV_LEFT_A) onboard NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 50 -- 2012-09-26 13:59:04 UTC)

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Proof that Earthlings are on Mars or is that just Star-Lord? And, what's he doing to Curiosity? Oh, wait. He's just filling that growler ... :/ (Photo: Navcam: Left A (NAV_LEFT_A) onboard NASA's Mars rover ... more
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An image from NASA's rover Curiosity published in August seems to have discovered the character Rose from the Titanic hitting her signature pose on the Red Planet. Check it out.
An image from NASA's rover Curiosity published in August seems to have discovered the character Rose from the Titanic hitting her signature pose on the Red Planet. Check it out.
Photo: © 1997 - Twentieth Century Fox
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Some bloggers say they've found a wayfaring woman wandering this martial landscape, as photographed by NASA's Curiosity rover. Can you find her? Find the answer in the next slide...
Some bloggers say they've found a wayfaring woman wandering this martial landscape, as photographed by NASA's Curiosity rover. Can you find her? Find the answer in the next slide...
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There she is .. Click through to zoom in.
There she is .. Click through to zoom in.
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Hmmmm ... standing snake or Victorian-era woman ... or ROSE from the Titanic?

Click on for more strange images from Mars.

Hmmmm ... standing snake or Victorian-era woman ... or ROSE from the Titanic?

Click on for more strange images from Mars.

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Can you see it the death box? An online group has purportedly spotted a coffin on Mars in this October 2012 image from the Mars rover Curiosity. Click through for a closer look.
Can you see it the death box? An online group has purportedly spotted a coffin on Mars in this October 2012 image from the Mars rover Curiosity. Click through for a closer look.
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An online group has purportedly spotted a coffin on Mars.
An online group has purportedly spotted a coffin on Mars.
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An online group has purportedly spotted a coffin on Mars. It's in the bottom half of the frame, near the center.
An online group has purportedly spotted a coffin on Mars. It's in the bottom half of the frame, near the center.
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See it yet?
See it yet?
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Mars rover enthusiasts say the object in the circle, which is easy to spot after zooming in, looks like a coffin.

It's the latest in a series of strange objects seen in images sent back to Earth by the Mars rovers.

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Mars rover enthusiasts say the object in the circle, which is easy to spot after zooming in, looks like a coffin.

It's the latest in a series of strange objects seen in images sent back to Earth by the Mars

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An iron cross on Mars? Can you see the cross surrounded by a circle on this image taken by a NASA rover camera on Mars?
An iron cross on Mars? Can you see the cross surrounded by a circle on this image taken by a NASA rover camera on Mars?
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An iron cross on Mars? What about now? Can you see the cross surrounded by a circle on this image taken by a NASA rover camera on Mars?
An iron cross on Mars? What about now? Can you see the cross surrounded by a circle on this image taken by a NASA rover camera on Mars?
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A cannon on Mars? This high-resolution image from the Mars rover Curiosity, taken July 29, 2014, includes what some viewers describe as a small artillery cannon, seen on the left, just above the mid-point. Can you see it? less
A cannon on Mars? This high-resolution image from the Mars rover Curiosity, taken July 29, 2014, includes what some viewers describe as a small artillery cannon, seen on the left, just above the mid-point. Can ... more
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A cannon on Mars? What about now? Not exactly the first thing that comes to mind when you worry about a Martian attack.
A cannon on Mars? What about now? Not exactly the first thing that comes to mind when you worry about a Martian attack.
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A man sitting on Mars? Can you see the sitting figure in this photo captured by a NASA rover?
A man sitting on Mars? Can you see the sitting figure in this photo captured by a NASA rover?
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A man sitting on Mars? What about now? Can you see the sitting figure in this photo captured by a NASA rover?
A man sitting on Mars? What about now? Can you see the sitting figure in this photo captured by a NASA rover?
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There's the fossilized finger on Mars ... via YouTube.
There's the fossilized finger on Mars ... via YouTube.
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The fossilized finger on Mars ... via YouTube.
The fossilized finger on Mars ... via YouTube.
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The fossilized finger on Mars ... via YouTube.
The fossilized finger on Mars ... via YouTube.
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The fossilized finger on Mars ... via YouTube.
The fossilized finger on Mars ... via YouTube.
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Then Sasquatch made an appearance! (Keep going to see him with that characteristic slouch walk).
Then Sasquatch made an appearance! (Keep going to see him with that characteristic slouch walk).
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Then Sasquatch made an appearance! (Keep going to see him with that characteristic slouch walk).
Then Sasquatch made an appearance! (Keep going to see him with that characteristic slouch walk).
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Then Sasquatch made an appearance! (Keep going to see him with that characteristic slouch walk).
Then Sasquatch made an appearance! (Keep going to see him with that characteristic slouch walk).
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This one looks a lot like a squirrel and some have even suggested the squirrel was taken up with the Mars rover Curiosity.
This one looks a lot like a squirrel and some have even suggested the squirrel was taken up with the Mars rover Curiosity.
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This one looks a lot like a squirrel and some have even suggested the squirrel was taken up with the Mars rover Curiosity.
This one looks a lot like a squirrel and some have even suggested the squirrel was taken up with the Mars rover Curiosity.
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This one looks a lot like a squirrel and some have even suggested the squirrel was taken up with the Mars rover Curiosity ... to see how long it would live. Cuz, like, they wouldn't know what that atmosphere would do? less
This one looks a lot like a squirrel and some have even suggested the squirrel was taken up with the Mars rover Curiosity ... to see how long it would live. Cuz, like, they wouldn't know what that atmosphere ... more
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The thighbone that rocked the internets!
The thighbone that rocked the internets!
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The thighbone that rocked the internets!
The thighbone that rocked the internets!
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This is one we found while looking for evidence of life. That black thing has a light on top ... must be some kind of robot or maybe a Martian toy left out ...
This is one we found while looking for evidence of life. That black thing has a light on top ... must be some kind of robot or maybe a Martian toy left out ...
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This is one we found while looking for evidence of life. That black thing has a light on top ... must be some kind of robot or maybe a Martian toy left out ...
This is one we found while looking for evidence of life. That black thing has a light on top ... must be some kind of robot or maybe a Martian toy left out ...
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This is one we found while looking for evidence of life. That black thing has a light on top ... must be some kind of robot or maybe a Martian toy left out ...
This is one we found while looking for evidence of life. That black thing has a light on top ... must be some kind of robot or maybe a Martian toy left out ...
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This is one we found while looking for evidence of life. That black thing has a light on top ... must be some kind of robot or maybe a Martian toy left out ...
This is one we found while looking for evidence of life. That black thing has a light on top ... must be some kind of robot or maybe a Martian toy left out ...
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The most famous iguana in history! And it was on Mars ... for sure.
The most famous iguana in history! And it was on Mars ... for sure.
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The most famous iguana in history!
The most famous iguana in history!
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The most famous iguana in history!
The most famous iguana in history!
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The mysterious jelly donut that appeared on that rock ... we figure the rover Curiosity got caught taking a union snack break.
The mysterious jelly donut that appeared on that rock ... we figure the rover Curiosity got caught taking a union snack break.
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This mysterious light really got 'em going. Keep going and you'll see it looks more and more like a light, flame or something luminous shooting upwards. NASA tried to explain it all away.
This mysterious light really got 'em going. Keep going and you'll see it looks more and more like a light, flame or something luminous shooting upwards. NASA tried to explain it all away.
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This mysterious light really got 'em going. Keep going and you'll see it looks more and more like a light, flame or something luminous shooting upwards. NASA tried to explain it all away.
This mysterious light really got 'em going. Keep going and you'll see it looks more and more like a light, flame or something luminous shooting upwards. NASA tried to explain it all away.
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This mysterious light really got 'em going. Keep going and you'll see it looks more and more like a light, flame or something luminous shooting upwards. NASA tried to explain it all away.
This mysterious light really got 'em going. Keep going and you'll see it looks more and more like a light, flame or something luminous shooting upwards. NASA tried to explain it all away.
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This mysterious light really got 'em going. Keep going and you'll see it looks more and more like a light, flame or something luminous shooting upwards. NASA tried to explain it all away.
This mysterious light really got 'em going. Keep going and you'll see it looks more and more like a light, flame or something luminous shooting upwards. NASA tried to explain it all away.
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This mysterious light really got 'em going. Keep going and you'll see it looks more and more like a light, flame or something luminous shooting upwards. NASA tried to explain it all away.
This mysterious light really got 'em going. Keep going and you'll see it looks more and more like a light, flame or something luminous shooting upwards. NASA tried to explain it all away.
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The second most famous lizard on Mars ... You know the drill ... just keep watching and you'll see it.
The second most famous lizard on Mars ... You know the drill ... just keep watching and you'll see it.
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The second most famous lizard on Mars ... You know the drill ... just keep watching and you'll see it.
The second most famous lizard on Mars ... You know the drill ... just keep watching and you'll see it.
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The second most famous lizard on Mars ... You know the drill ... just keep watching and you'll see it.
The second most famous lizard on Mars ... You know the drill ... just keep watching and you'll see it.
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This is clearly the shoulder joint of a robot.
This is clearly the shoulder joint of a robot.
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This is clearly the shoulder joint of a robot.
This is clearly the shoulder joint of a robot.
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A shiny bit of flora? Or just a tip of shinny rock? You decide.
A shiny bit of flora? Or just a tip of shinny rock? You decide.
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A shiny bit of flora? Or just a tip of shinny rock? You decide.
A shiny bit of flora? Or just a tip of shinny rock? You decide.
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This one is harder to see - but the person who sent us the image said it freaked him out. It's a statue's face ...
This one is harder to see - but the person who sent us the image said it freaked him out. It's a statue's face ...
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Keep going ...
Keep going ...
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There it is behind that rock ...
There it is behind that rock ...
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There it is!
There it is!
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Yes!
Yes!
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The boat.
The boat.
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UFOs are clearly zipping around Mars ... I mean, why wouldn't they?
UFOs are clearly zipping around Mars ... I mean, why wouldn't they?
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UFOs are clearly zipping around Mars ... I mean, why wouldn't they?
UFOs are clearly zipping around Mars ... I mean, why wouldn't they?
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Light from a UFO on Mars? YouTube user "UFOs and SpacE" claims this photo shows a light from a UFO landing on the surface of Mars. the image was captured by the Mars Rover in 2014. Check out the next slide for a zoomed in shot and decide for yourself. less
Light from a UFO on Mars? YouTube user "UFOs and SpacE" claims this photo shows a light from a UFO landing on the surface of Mars. the image was captured by the Mars Rover in 2014. Check out the next slide for ... more
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The light can be seen in the upper right corner of the frame, above a line of Martian hills. The light isn't the first mysterious item spotted by the Mars rover.
The light can be seen in the upper right corner of the frame, above a line of Martian hills. The light isn't the first mysterious item spotted by the Mars rover.
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And finally ... The Floating Spoon! It's bottom center. (Photo: Mastcam: Left (MAST_LEFT) onboard NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 1089 -- 2015-08-30 01:00:25 UTC)
And finally ... The Floating Spoon! It's bottom center. (Photo: Mastcam: Left (MAST_LEFT) onboard NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 1089 -- 2015-08-30 01:00:25 UTC)
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If it isn't aliens, it should be: Astronomers have discovered pulses of light coming at consistent time intervals from 234 out of 2.5 million stars scanned by the Sloan Digital Sky Survey.

Great. We're ready, man. We've talked it over as a species, sent probs and photoed and scanned and probed the skies because we'd love to finally KNOW that Earth isn't the only planet with life. If it is extraterrestrial intelligent life, even better. We're also sending out as much noise as we can to attract the attention of our fellow ETIs ... even if it means they'll come here and kill us all.

Anyway, evolution is an natural algorithm running here on Earth, and it's pretty clear that if life gets started anywhere, it'll end up running that biological program "survival of the fittest." Problem is ... we just haven't found any kind of life form off this world.

So, back to the desire for these pulses to be signals from aliens, either directed at us or at each other and we just got a glimpse of that conversation.

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Astronomers Ermanno Borra and E. Trottier from the Laval University in Canada suggest the number of stars, their location and the particularities of the signal pretty much rule out data corruption from some general background noise or some more general oddity among stars across the sky.

The two alien hunters also say they predicted this kind of light pulses that could be generated as laser signals from ETIs.

"... we consider the possibility, predicted in a previous published paper, that the signals are caused by light pulses generated by Extraterrestrial Intelligence to makes us aware of their existence. We find that the detected signals have exactly the shape of an ETI signal predicted in the previous publication and are therefore in agreement with this hypothesis," they stated in the abstract of their study that has been published on an open-source, non-peer-reviewed science website. The research has been accepted for publication in the journal Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific.

Now, this is not proof of anything. Yet, a theory that predicted and makes sense of strange data is a theory heading toward significance.

"The fact that they are only found in a very small fraction of stars within a narrow spectral range centered near the spectral type of the sun is also in agreement with the ETI hypothesis," they wrote.

Everyone is supposed to hold their horses for more data and other researchers to check out the findings.

"... at this stage, this hypothesis needs to be confirmed with further work. Although unlikely, there is also a possibility that the signals are due to highly peculiar chemical compositions in a small fraction of galactic halo stars."

Consequently, we humans are still waiting for conclusive evidence that we are not alone. And, boy, do we hate waiting ... judging by the popularity and scope of science fiction books, movies and games.

 

Jake Ellison can be reached at 206-448-8334 or jakeellison@seattlepi.com. Follow Jake on Twitter at twitter.com/Jake_News. Also, swing by and *LIKE* his page on Facebook. If Google Plus is your thing, check out our science coverage here.