Jill Tarter
SwitzerlandastronomerFemaleb. 19448.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Jill Tarter is an American astronomer and a leading figure in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). Known for her groundbreaking research and advocacy for scientific exploration, Tarter has played a pivotal role in expanding our understanding of the cosmos and the search for life beyond Earth.
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Jill Tarter co-founded the Seti Institute and has been a prominent figure in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Die Geschichte der Suche nach AliensNeue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2026-09-11
Switzerland· 2026-09-11
Jill Tarter is one of the leading figures in the field of SETI and has contributed significantly to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
The great silence: why haven’t we found any aliens yet? | Alien lifeThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-08-11
United Kingdom· 2026-08-11
Jill Tarter is a pioneering astronomer interviewed by Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian for her film.
‘Space travel is queer’: the unstoppable film-maker skewering Bezos and Musk’s macho fantasies | FilmThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-05-29
United Kingdom· 2025-05-29
