New Map Of Space Around Sol And Discussing The Social Implications Of Discovering Extraterrestrial Life

Welcome! "Alien Life" tracks the latest discoveries and thoughts in the various elements of the famous Drake Equation. Here's today's news:g STARS - Space is a pretty empty place. But it's not completely empty, as a new map of the interstellar space in the 1,000 light-years around the sun shows.See article.g MESSAGE - When talk turns to SETI, there's one question that's as common as catfish: "We're not broadcasting to the aliens; so what makes you think they'll be broadcasting to us?" See article. Note: This article is from 2006.g COSMICUS - A NASA solar probe has rocketed toward a rendezvous with the Sun. See article.g LEARNING - Teachers, schools and especially students need science materials that teach fundamental science - gravity, evolution and such - and that engage students with the evidence that we are indeed made of star stuff. See article. Note: This article is from 2005.g AFTERMATH - Scientists should pay greater attention to discussing the social implications of discovering extraterrestrial life - even though many researchers shy away from the subject because they don't consider it "hard" science. See article.Get your SF book or manuscript edited