#alien civilizations
# space
How hard would it be to develop space travel on a small, Earth-sized planet with rings posing a constant navigational hazard?
# astrobiology
When we really think about it, there could be a lot of reasons alien life can't, or doesn't want to, talk to us besides fear, politics, or timelines.
# space
The future is often painted as a utopian landscape of amazing inventions and entertainment. The reality is often a lot messier and a lot of promises never come to pass.
# astrobiology
Ufologists want the EU to create an office of extraterrestrial affairs and diplomacy.
# astrobiology
One example of hard proof is worth a million vague anecdotes and personal accounts of sightings.
# astrobiology
Unfortunately, District 9 seems like a realistic look at how we'd treat an alien species that can't really defend itself from us.
# astrobiology
According to a self-proclaimed expert in diplomatic relations with aliens, NASA is about to start an illegal war with an extraterrestrial outpost on the Moon.
# education
Since the Texas School Board is really into injecting controversies into education, here's one they should consider.
# astrobiology
Based on the premise of SETI, if we do start talking to aliens, the ensuing conversation could get awkward very quickly...
# astrobiology
If we're seriously going to explore alien worlds, we should really consider dropping that "we come in peace" bit...
# space
As we scream into space to get the attention of extraterrestrial life, we should remember there may be monsters out there.
# astrobiology
If you're hoping for a Galactic Federation of planets with rules and regulations for spacefaring alien species, you're probably going to be let down...
# astrobiology
Sure, aliens could rule us all from the shadows. Question is, why would they bother?
# astrobiology
Could we have already been contacted by aliens and just don't know it yet?
