SETI AIR Newsletter - May 2026
This month’s newsletter explores evolving ideas of life across art, astrobiology, and speculative futures. We are excited to announce the six nominees for the inaugural Speculative Life BioArt residency, a new initiative examining questions surrounding genetics, identity, bioengineering, and the infrastructures that sustain life itself.
Celebrating Frank Drake
We celebrate what would've been the 96th birthday of pioneering astronomer and SETI visionary Frank Drake, whose groundbreaking work helped shape humanity’s search for life beyond Earth. From launching Project Ozma, the first modern search for extraterrestrial intelligence, to developing the famous Drake Equation, Frank Drake transformed a once-speculative idea into a rigorous scientific endeavor.
SETI Institute Announces Nominees for the Speculative Life BioArt Residency
The SETI Institute’s Artist in Residence (AIR) program announced six nominees for Speculative Life, a new BioArt residency exploring one of humanity’s most intriguing questions: What is the origin and nature of life?
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At the SETI Institute, we explore the origins of life, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, and the mysteries of the cosmos. Through cutting-edge research, education programs, and public outreach, we strive to expand humanity's understanding of the universe.
We lead scientific investigations into planetary environments, astrobiology, and the search for life beyond Earth.
Our educational initiatives inspire and train the next generation of scientists, fostering curiosity and innovation.
We engage the public with space science and discovery, making complex scientific ideas accessible and exciting for all.
How SETI Designed A Telescope To Look For Extraterrestrial Civilizations
In 2025, we invited Scott Manley for a tour of the Allen Telescope Array in Hat Creek, CA. Take an in-depth look of the facilities and research happening at the Hat Creek Radio Observatory!
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