SETI is hopeful yet skeptical that Russians found aliens

The world of astronomy lit up in the past couple of days with a report that Russian astronomers may have received a signal from a distant star.
Above: Bill Diamond, president and CEO of SETI Institute.Image Credit: SETI
At a panel discussion today hosted by SETI Institute (named for the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence), the excitement around the possible discovery was palpable in the crowded audience. But there’s plenty to be cautious about for now, according to a blog post