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And Now, At Long Last, The Turkeys Get Revenge
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There are probably billions of Earthlike planets in our galaxy alone, predicts scientist Alan Boss. With NASA launching the Kepler satellite, seeking other Earths, you can expect the first discoveries in a few years. More »"Earth Stood Still" Science Advisor Reveals All
'Galactic Internet' Could Broadcast Alien Signals
Very Large Array Getting Even Larger
The 27 massive antenna dishes that make up the Very Large Array radio telescope have given us some astonishing glimpses into the cosmos (and have repeatedly detected signals sent by intelligent aliens in some of our favorite scifi films). As impressive as it is, the VLA is about to get a major upgrade. Astronomers are going to be able to do some amazing things with VLA 2.0. More »College Course Teaches Students to Commune with ET
Failure of the Planet of the Apes Hypothesis
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