Figure-2.-5-2-23-Can-ET-Detect-Us-PR (IMAGE) SETI Institute Caption The modulation of the radio leakage generated by mobile communication towers on the Earth as it rotates on its axis, as might be measured by an observer located at Barnard’s star. Note the contribution made by the continent of Africa and other developing regions. Credit Oxford University Press Usage Restrictions With credit License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.