Mercury, one of Earth’s rocky neighbors, is one of our Solar System’s most enigmatic planets. It is notoriously difficult to study due to its close…
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What’s it like working as an astrobiologist?
Astrobiology is a relatively recent area of study that investigates the origin and evolution of life in the universe. Being an astrobiologist combines perspectives from…
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Deflecting Existential Risk with Space Colonization
The first living organism on Earth emerged approximately three and a half billion years ago. Since then, life has evolved into countless forms and colonized…
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Popular Science Books: Creating Excitement and Enthusiasm
What role do popular science books play? If done right, they cultivate interest in science among everyday people. Sometimes, they spur readers to become scientists…
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Mainstreaming SETI: ‘Oumuamua and Light-sails
Recently, an interstellar object named ‘Oumuamua entered our solar system. It was the first such observed object in recorded history. Scientists were thus already watching…
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