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WHAT’S FOR DINNER? Signals detected by the Parkes radio telescope (pictured) suggest that intelligent life in the universe has a penchant for leftovers.

David McClenaghan, CSIRO

By Christopher Crockett

- More than 2 years ago

Mysterious radio signals detected by the Parkes telescope appear to come from an advanced civilization in the Milky Way.