The “post-detection protocols” for announcing the discovery and existence of alien life have just had their first major update in 16 years, though the all-important "no reply" rule remains in place.

Astronomers who detect a credible signal from aliens after 2026 will be barred from announcing it publicly or sending any kind of reply until it has been painstakingly verified and reviewed through ...

For the first time in more than 15 years, the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) committee has significantly revised the protocols governing ...

Scientists have quietly rewritten the global rulebook for what happens if alien intelligence is ever detected, updating long‑standing 'first contact' plans in 2026 to prevent panic and confusion in an ...