The fastest-moving stars in the Milky Way may be controlled by aliens, new research suggests
Intelligent alien civilizations could use stars as massive interstellar vehicles to explore the Milky Way, according to a theory proposed by Clement Vidal, a philosopher at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium. His research suggests that alien species could potentially accelerate their binary star systems to travel great cosmic distances. While such a concept is purely hypothetical and unproven, Vidal’s recent paper, which has not undergone peer review, offers intriguing possibilities in the field of advanced alien engineering.
Concept of moving star systems
The study was published in the Journal of the British Interplanetary Society. According to one report from LiveScience revolves around the idea that alien civilizations, instead of building spacecraft for interstellar travel, could manipulate entire star systems to travel across the galaxy. Vidal highlights binary star systems, especially those with neutron stars and smaller companion stars, as ideal candidates. Neutron stars, because of their enormous gravitational energy, could serve as anchors for devices designed to propel the system by selectively ejecting stellar material.
Vidal explained in the paper that uneven heating or manipulation of magnetic fields on a star’s surface could cause material to be ejected in one direction. This process would create a reactionary momentum, pushing the binary system in the opposite direction. The concept provides a way to travel while preserving planetary ecosystems, making it a theoretically feasible method for species dependent on their home systems.
Well-known examples with high speeds
Astronomers have identified high-velocity stars, such as the pulsars PSR J0610-2100 and PSR J2043+1711, that exhibit high accelerations. Although their movements are believed to be natural phenomena, Vidal suggests they may be worth further study to rule out possible artificial influences.
This theory adds an unconventional angle to the search for intelligent life and expands possibilities beyond traditional research methods such as searching for signals or probes. The research underlines the importance of considering advanced and unconventional methods that aliens may use to navigate the Milky Way.
