Face of a man who has tired of repeating No, I don't know, for many years. Photo by Bill Ingalls/NASA ( Getty ImagesEven though we have repeatedly presented solid evidence that aliens are clearly, unambiguously here among us (unlike ghosts), many people feel compelledto ask experts about it. Although we don't know if they are hurting us, it is a good idea to ask. It's okay. You're done. Professional seekers of truth are also real goddamn tired to answer all of your questions. You must like these alien apples!AdvertisementNASA recently updated its (admittedly sparse) Frequently Asked Question page on unidentified flight objects unidentified aerial phenomena. We assume that this will reduce some of the recent uptick in extraterrestrial activity. One of the most frequently asked questions is: Does NASA search for aliens? Does that make it worthwhile? What are their methods of searching for aliens? Is there anyone out there they have found?These are the answers in a nutshell.Yes.Yes, it's possible.There are many fancy-pants methods that we don't understand.Please stop asking.It is possible and probable that life may exist beyond Earth. Science is motivated by the desire for better understanding the unknown, but science is ultimately a matter evidence. We have not yet discovered extraterrestrial life. NASA's FAQ page, last updated June 25, reassures that we continue to search.However, NASA seems to be insistent in stating that they aren't the ones actually searching for UAPs. NASA doesn't actively seek out UAPs. NASA does collect extensive data about the Earth's atmosphere through its Earth-observing satellites. This is often done in collaboration with other space agencies around the globe, however, they explained. These data are not used to identify UAPs and alien technosignatures but are freely available for anyone to use to search the atmosphere.People, do you hear that? They are available to anyone. They are probably too busy with Elon Musk's absurd late-night text messages memes.[via BoingBoing]Email great job tips and internet tips to gji@theonion.com
