dr. siemion. >> members of that city, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. searches for extraterrestrial intelligence say to determine the distribution of advanced life in the universe through detecting the presence of technology. usually by searching for electromagnetic radiation from communication technology, but also by searching for evidence of large scale energy usage or interstellar propulsion. technology is used as a proxy for intelligence. and advanced technology were to exist so too does the advanced life that created. we know of no way to directly detect intelligent life. if other intelligent life exists and possesses a technological capabilities similar to our own, we could to-- detected their technology using the techniques of modern astrology-- a strongly. the green bin telescope in west virginia are superb facilities for a wide range of astronomy. including pulsar studies that test einstein's tear-- three in general relativity. mapping the gas in nearby galaxy and probing