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In the off-chance that aliens make contact with humanity, scientists at the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence have set up a 'hub' to prepare for it.
SETI scientists, led by John Elliott set up the SETI Post-Detection Hub, hosted by the University of St Andrews’ Centre for Exoplanet Science and the Centre for Global Law and Governance, to bring together diverse experts and anticipate the joys and tribulations of a post-detection world.
The purpose of the UK hub is to develop protocols and approaches to deciphering extra-terrestrial messages and on how to disseminate information about a confirmed detection to a global audience.
“It was increasingly evident that we needed a centre to coordinate our efforts for an integrated provision to deal with such an event,” said Elliott. “So, with the encouragement of colleagues, I took the initiative and began developing the hub, to where it is now.
“This has been with the assistance of a few colleagues in the UK SETI Network (UKSRN), to formulate a draft strategic plan and supporting documents,” he added, noting that the hub is now officially active.
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