White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt would neither confirm nor deny whether President Trump believes in aliens during a press conference on Wednesday.

For decades, scientists have been actively searching for signs of extraterrestrial life. Fromradio waves to laser flashes and infrared heat signatures, the hunt for alien technosignatures has captivated both researchers and the public.

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