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Starshot … Not? Get a Reality Check on the Search for Alien Civilizations
Fortunately, the real-world search for signs of extraterrestrial civilizations doesn’t have to deal with an alien armada like the one…
How Startups on Earth Could Blaze a Trail for Cities on Mars
If future explorers manage to set up communities on Mars, how will they pay their way? What’s likely to be…
Why Serious Scientists Are Mesmerized by the Multiverse
The multiverse may be a cool (and convenient) concept for comic books and superhero movies, but why do scientists take…
Get a Reality Check on Plans to Build Cities in Space
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos may harbor multibillion-dollar dreams of sending millions of people to live on Mars, on the moon and inside free-flying…
‘Her Space, Her Time’ Reveals the Hidden Figures of Physics
Quick: Name a woman scientist. Chances are the name you came up with is Marie Curie, the physicist and chemist…
How Will We the Find First Signs of Alien Life — and When?
When will we find evidence for life beyond Earth? And where will that evidence be found? University of Arizona astronomer Chris…
Chasing SpaceX: The Commercial Space Race Gets a Reality Check
Can anyone keep up with SpaceX in the commercial space race? It might be one of the four companies profiled…
Scientist sees deep meaning in black holes after Event Horizon Telescope’s triumph
Why are black holes so alluring? You could cite plenty of reasons: They’re matter-gobbling monsters, making them the perfect plot device…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 508: 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
We did it, we made it to the end of another year. Once again it's time to wonder what gifts…
Book Excerpt: “Incredible Stories From Space,” Roving Mars With Curiosity, part 2
Following is Part 2 of an excerpt from my new book, "Incredible Stories From Space: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the…