New research carried out by a team of scientists in Manchester has found that advanced aliens could “soon detect life on earth”.
The groundbreaking revelation came after scientists from the University of Manchester worked together with the University of Mauritius using crowdsourced data to simulate radio leakage from mobile towers in a bid to determine what alien civilisations might detect from various nearby stars.
The research – which was published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society journal – found that, at the moment, only more technologically-advanced civilisations would be able to detect the current levels of mobile tower radio leakage from Earth, but this could soon change as it looks increasingly more likely that “most alien civilisations have more sensitive receiving systems”.
Scientists claim that as we move towards more powerful broadband systems on Earth, the detectability of humans from other intelligent beings will become “more and more likely”.
Professor Mike Garrett, who is the team leader of the project and Director of Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics at the University of Manchester, says he has “always contested” his colleagues’ claims that Earth has become increasingly more radio quiet in recent years.
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“Although it’s true we have fewer powerful TV and radio transmitters today, the proliferation of mobile communication systems around the world is profound,” Professor Garrett admitted.
“While each system represents relatively low radio powers individually, the integrated spectrum of billions of these devices is substantial, and current estimates suggest we will have more than one hundred thousand satellites in low Earth orbit and beyond before the end of the decade.
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“The Earth is already anomalously bright in the radio part of the spectrum; if the trend continues, we could become readily detectable by any advanced civilisation with the right technology”.
Manchester scientists claim ‘advanced’ aliens could soon detect life on earth / Credit: Wikimedia Commons
The models and simulations which demonstrate the signals that aliens may receive from Earth also show that the Earth’s mobile radio signature includes “a substantial contribution” from developing countries.
Scientists have called the revelation an “exciting development”, and highlights success in “bypassing the landline stage of development and moving directly into the digital age”.
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Peter Kay announces four intimate charity shows in Greater Manchester – but only for these postcodes
Emily Sergeant
Peter Kay has just announced four intimate shows to raise money for a very worthy cause… but you can only get tickets if you live in these particular postcodes.
Comedy legend Peter Kay is set to return home to the Bolton Albert Halls for four very special hometown shows in this summer, marking his first performances at the venue more than two decades.
Taking to the very stage where he recorded the UK’s biggest-selling stand-up DVD, it’s set to be a proper nostalgic homecoming for one of Britain’s most beloved comedians.
The summer shows – which are taking place from 9 – 11 July 2026, even including a matinee performance – this is a rare chance for local fans to be part of something incredibly special, with all funds raised going to Bolton Hospice.
But, there’s a bit of a catch… you’ll only be able to get tickets if you live in Bolton (and some parts of Bury), as it’s strictly limited to BL postcodes.
Peter Kay Live at the Bolton Albert Halls – 2026 Dates
Thursday 9 July (Evening)
Friday 10 July (Evening)
Saturday 11 July (Matinee)
Saturday 11 July (Evening)
Tickets officially go on sale Friday 24 April at 10am, and you can get your hands on them here.
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Seven in 10 NHS workers think the health service is ‘poorly prepared’ for another pandemic
Emily Sergeant
A new survey has revealed that seven in 10 NHS workers believe the health service is ‘poorly prepared’ for another pandemic if one should arise.
After the recent meningitis B outbreak in Kent last month raised the conversation of mass contagion once again, of course following the COVID-19 pandemic, a new YouGov survey of more than 1,000 NHS workers has now uncovered how well prepared staff in the health service think it is for another global pandemic.
The results show that 69% of staff surveyed think the health service is ‘poorly prepared’ for another pandemic, and to make matters worse, 26% of those even say it’s ‘very poorly’ prepared.
Only one in five (22%) think the NHS is could properly handle another pandemic, but statistically, YouGov claims none of those surveyed said it’s ‘very well’ prepared.
Seven in 10 NHS workers think the health service is ‘poorly prepared’ for another pandemic / Credit: Pxhere | Rawpixel
When workers were asked how the NHS’s level of preparedness now compares to prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, 41% did concede that they think it is better prepared now than 2020, however 37% admitted they think it’s no better prepared.
16% actively think it’s less well-prepared now than it was prior to 2020.
This marked a new era of ‘transparency’ and ‘accountability’ in the NHS, with the league tables delivering on the Government’s promise to drive up standards, tackle variation in care, and ensure people get the high-quality service they rightly expect.
Every trust in England – from urgent and emergency care, through to elective operations and mental health services – will now be ranked quarterly against ‘clear and consistent’ standards.
Emily Sergeant -
15th May 2023 
