Aliens could send quantum messages to Earth, calculations suggest

A new study finds that quantum signals could travel over interstellar distances

a test of a quantum communications satellite. Various towers and lights are shown against a backdrop of a time-lapsed night sky

Scientists are building quantum communications networks on Earth, including sending quantum information via satellites (one test shown in a composite photo). Now, physicists have calculated that quantum messages could be sent long distances through space.

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An intelligent alien civilization could beam quantum messages to Earth.