Is an asteroid from interstellar space really a probe from an alien civilization? Probably not, but Breakthrough Listen wants to find out.
Fast Radio Bursts And Aliens
Fast radio bursts are strange things, but they aren’t likely to be caused by aliens.
An Alien Star
Tabby’s star could be evidence of an alien civilization, but that isn’t the only possible explanation.
Was The Wow! Signal Due To A Comet?
The Wow! signal may have been caused by comets.
…Therefore Aliens
There is no real evidence to support the idea that a natural fission reactor occurred on Mars. None.
Alien Glow
One of the big questions about the universe is whether there is intelligent life “out there”. We know that life evolved here on Earth, so it seems possible that similar life could evolve on other worlds. Whether they would survive and evolve what we would consider intelligence is another matter. There have been some estimates made on just how likely this might be, such as through the Drake equation. There is a lot about these estimations that are purely speculative, but we do know that Earth-like planets (at least in terms of size and temperature) are likely very common. We also know the type of chemical elements life on Earth relies upon are common, and that life appeared on Earth relativity early in its history.
Contact
Aliens are probably the most common topic of science fiction. They are typically an extension of our hopes and fears. Wise parental figures, evil enemies, noble savages, fierce predators. They are often physically quite similar to us, with a bipedal gait, opposable thumbs,etc. We dream of life on other worlds. Reaching out to the stars and meeting an alien intelligence. But is that likely, or even possible?
Science Fiction, Science Fact
While fantastical stories have been with us as long as we’ve been human, in the early 1800s a new type of story appeared. Often Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein is named as the first example of this genre. Also known as The Modern Prometheus, it gives us the tale of a mad scientist who creates a creature from alchemy and science. By …