What Would a Civilization Within 60 Light-Years Away Be Able

question 57

Multiple Choice

What would a civilization within 60 light-years away be able to detect from Earth?

• A) our first TV transmissions
• B) our cellular phone transmissions
• C) our production of machines that create noise
• D) our excessive carbon emissions
• E) our wireless Internet transmissions

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Definitions:

Recommended Position

A stance or viewpoint endorsed by an authority or expert, typically based on evidence or consensus in a specific field.

Neural Connections

the links between neurons in the brain that enable communication through neurotransmitters, forming the basis for all brain functions, including thought and emotion.

Pruning Process

Neural pruning is the process by which extra neurons and synaptic connections are eliminated to increase the efficiency of neuronal transmissions.

Epigenetic Marks

Chemical modifications to DNA and histones that affect gene expression without altering the DNA sequence, often as a response to environmental factors.