Have you heard about the “strong signal” SETI observed recently? Too early to know at this point, but wow, how exciting is that?!
Pre-publishing edit: turns out it was a Russian military satellite.
Two things to take away from this: first, did you know about the Kardashev scale? You should. Secondly, a military satellite? Really?! Why do governments make it so easy for conspiracy nuts to do their thing.
Now excuse me while I go write a short story…