[ WP ] We discover a way to send and decipher information using Light . Suddenly , we 're overwhelmed by alien broadcasts all over the galaxy .

Steve was sitting at his desk, playing with a model of the solar system. He is conducting an experi -- 
 
 `` STEVE! IMPORTANT!'' 
 
 Do n't interrupt me. John came into Steve's office with papers in his hand, very excited about his discovery. 
 
 `` STEVE. I have discovered a way to put a universal message inside a blast of light. I have also discovered a way to decipher them.'' 
 
 `` That's amazing!'' 
 
 `` Do you know why stars twinkle?'' 
 
 `` The atmosphere defl-'' 
 
 `` No. It's other intelligent life sending distress signals.'' 
 
 Steve was stunned. 
 
 `` What did they say?'' 
 
 `` Light takes a while to get here, but here is a reading from the closest star:'' 
 
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