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SETI@home is a scientific experiment that uses Internet-connected computers in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). The project was launched in 1999 by the Space Science Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley. It is one of the most successful and longest-running distributed computing projects, with over 5 million participants from around the world.

The primary goal of SETI@home is to analyze radio telescope data for signs of intelligent extraterrestrial life. The project uses the BOINC (Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing) platform to distribute data to volunteers' computers, which then process the data using a screensaver application. This approach allows SETI@home to utilize the collective processing power of millions of computers, making it possible to analyze vast amounts of data that would otherwise be infeasible.

SETI@home has made significant contributions to the field of astrobiology and has inspired numerous similar projects. It has also played a role in advancing the field of distributed computing, demonstrating the potential of harnessing idle computing resources for scientific research. The project continues to operate, with ongoing efforts to improve its algorithms and expand its data analysis capabilities.