ON
← Back to feed
Milky Way's coldest objects may not be stars but alien-built Dyson swarms: Study
India🔬 Scienceyesterday

Milky Way's coldest objects may not be stars but alien-built Dyson swarms: Study

A new study by astrophysicist Amirnezam Amiri from the University of Arkansas proposes that some of the coldest objects classified as stars in the Milky Way might actually be alien-built Dyson swarms—giant energy-harvesting structures designed to collect stellar energy. The research suggests these objects exhibit characteristics consistent with engineered systems that absorb visible light and emit excess heat as infrared radiation. The study, set for publication in the journal Universe, introduces a novel mathematical approach to identify such potential alien constructs. It builds on Freeman Dyson's 1960 concept of Dyson swarms, which consist of millions of solar collectors orbiting a star rather than a single massive structure. The study highlights red dwarfs and white dwarfs as ideal candidates for hosting such systems due to their longevity and compact nature, making them efficient targets for energy collection.

How each side covered it

The same event, grouped by the political lean of the outlets covering it.

How each side covered it

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and your personalized For You feed.

Become a Supporter

Covered around the world

The same event as reported in other countries.

Covered around the world

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and your personalized For You feed.

Become a Supporter

Claims check

Key factual claims, and how many sources assert vs dispute each.

Claims check

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and your personalized For You feed.

Become a Supporter

1 reports

Times of India logoTimes of IndiaIndependentCenteryesterday
Milky Way's coldest objects may not be stars but alien-built Dyson swarms: Study

A new study by astrophysicist Amirnezam Amiri from the University of Arkansas proposes that some of the coldest objects classified as stars in the Milky Way might actually be alien-built Dyson swarms—giant energy-harvesting structures designed to collect stellar energy. The research suggests these objects exhibit characteristics consistent with engineered systems that absorb visible light and emit excess heat as infrared radiation. The study, set for publication in the journal Universe, introduces a novel mathematical approach to identify such potential alien constructs. It builds on Freeman Dyson's 1960 concept of Dyson swarms, which consist of millions of solar collectors orbiting a star rather than a single massive structure. The study highlights red dwarfs and white dwarfs as ideal candidates for hosting such systems due to their longevity and compact nature, making them efficient targets for energy collection.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a scientific hypothesis without overt ideological framing. It discusses a theoretical possibility based on astrophysical principles and does not take a stance on the existence of extraterrestrial intelligence. The tone is purely analytical and speculative, focusing on the study,

Keep the news honest.

ObjectiveNews is reader-funded and ad-free — we show you the bias instead of hiding it. Support independent journalism for €5/month.

Become a Supporter

Related stories