Nestled between mountains in a secluded corner of West Virginia, a giant awakens: the Green Bank Telescope begins its nightly vigil, scanning the cosmos for secrets.
If intelligent life exists beyond earth, there's a good chance the teams analysing the data from the world's largest, fully steerable radio astronomy facility will be the first to know.
"People have been asking themselves the question, are we alone in the universe, ever since they first gazed up at the night sky and wondered if there were other worlds out there," says Steve Croft, project scientist for the Breakthrough Listen initiative.
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Nkota is proving to be a rare Bucs gem
I know I'll probably be accused of over-hyping yet another youngster that is showing huge potential, but Orlando Pirates' rising star Mohau Nkota is the real deal.
Sundowns players taking collective accountability
Mamelodi Sundowns will be hoping to turn the corner when they welcome Sekhukhune United at Loftus Versfeld in a Betway Premiership clash tonight (kick-off 8pm).
Deano knew the day would come
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Lampard gets Coventry gig
London - Frank Lampard (below) was appointed manager of Championship side Coventry City on Thursday as the former England midfielder aims to rebuild his coaching career.
Fiorentina face test of pedigree
SERIE A: INTER CAN BUST SEVEN-MATCH WINNING SPREE
French giants unable to convert home form
Paris Saint-Germain find themselves in familiar territory following their midweek defeat against Bayern Munich, as a side that is too strong for its domestic rivals in France but struggles in the Champions League.
Bayern in for a 'hot fight'
Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel promised \"a hot fight\" when unbeaten league leaders Bayern Munich visit the Westfalenstadion today.
Reds host fragile City
EPL: OFFERS ARSENAL AND CHELSEA A CHANCE TO GAIN VALUABLE GROUND
Ancelotti deflects blame away from misfiring Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé (right) knows the pressure is intensifying after an unconvincing start to his Real Madrid career and a dismal performance in the Champions League defeat by Liverpool.
Vanstippen whips up a storm
BELGIAN FREESTYLE MOTOCROSS STAR PULLS OUT ALL THE STOPS TO RETAIN TITLE