Why We Might NEVER Detect Alien Life

We've all the heard headlines of scientists claiming evidence of alien life, but time and time again it turns up bust. Why does this keep happening? And will we ever be able to break out of this cycle? Our new research paper tackles this profound question, and outlines a possible way out... Written...

25 min - Space & the Universe - Cool Worlds

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