Scientists say giant lasers could attract aliens like moths to a porch

A new study from MIT suggests that we have laser technology and flip the switch to blast a laser beam into space, we just might be attracting the attention of aliens. In the study, published in The Astrophysical Journal, James Clark, a graduate student in MIT's Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, argues that the beam of a beam to a counter-current to to stand out next to the light of the sun.

The laser light show could be more than 20,000 light years away, Clark says in a statement. Apparently E.T.s, like cats, just can not control themselves around lasers and have to investigate them when they see them. "Clark would say," Clark said, "But Clark said," But Clark said, "But Clark said the lasers would probably be attracted more attention." like message via light pulses.

"With current survey methods and instruments, it is unlikely that we would actually be able to image a beacon, assuming that extraterrestrials exist and are making them," Clark says. "However, the spectra of exoplanets are being studied for traces of gases and the reality of life, and we can expect more coverage, and we can be more certain, if AND is phoning, we will detect it. "

Of course, shining a giant-ass laser (technical term!) In space does have its risks. For instance, are we sure we want to attract aliens that are attracted to laser beams like moths? Have not we all seen Mothra? Because this is how you get Mothra.

Also, if you're going to have a laser light show in space, how do you know if aliens prefer Zeppelin or Pink Floyd? Even Clark admits "this would be a challenging project but not an impossible one."