What would happen if we finally confirmed alien life exists? The alien inquiry explores the scientific search for extraterrestrial organisms and intelligent civilizations. From distant planets to ...

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Our search for extraterrestrial life has turned up empty, perhaps because technologically advanced civilizations are doomed ...

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