Latest articles by Seth Shostak
We Could Find Alien Life, but Politicians Don't Have the Will (Op-Ed)
While alien life can be seen nightly on television and in the movies, it has never been seen in space. Not so much as a microbe, dead or alive, let alone a wrinkle-faced Klingon.
6 Most Likely Places for Alien Life in the Solar System
From Enceladus and Titan to Europa and Mars, here are the likeliest spots to find extraterrestrials.
The 6 Most Likely Places to Find Alien Life
From Enceladus and Titan to Europa and Mars, here are the likeliest spots to find extraterrestrials.
Review: 'Apollo 18' — The Moon's Livelier Than You Think
SETI senior astronomer Seth Shostak gives an insider's look at the new sci-fi thriller "Apollo 18."
Strip Mining 'Avatar's' Planet Paradise
Strip mining an extrasolar planet, as in James Cameron's movie Avatar, would most likely never be cost effective.
Search for Intelligent Aliens Takes Center Stage This Weekend at SETIcon
The possibilities for alien life will be up for discussion at the upcoming SETIcon.
Review: 'Skyline': When Aliens Land in L.A.
In "Skyline," a weird assortment of slimy extraterrestrials from an unspecified world plummet into downtown Los Angeles.
Review: 'Skyline': When Aliens Land in L.A.
In "Skyline," a weird assortment of slimy extraterrestrials from an unspecified world plummet into downtown Los Angeles.
Search for Intelligent Aliens Takes Center Stage This Weekend at SETIcon
The possibilities for alien life will be up for discussion at the upcoming SETIcon.
Strip Mining 'Avatar's' Planet Paradise
Strip mining an extrasolar planet, as in James Cameron's movie Avatar, would most likely never be cost effective.
Weird Ways to Search for ET
A comet hitting Earth would seem to bring only death and destruction, but one group is studying how such an impact could promote certain necessary chemical steps in the origin of life.
Meet the Neighbors in “District 9”
New movie takes alien from outer space and puts them in the ghetto.
Sifting for Planets With Kepler's Fine Comb
NASA's Kepler Telescope is engaged in the ultimate staring contest.
What Will Aliens Really Look Like?
Is there reason to think that actual aliens from distant worlds would be similar in appearance to humans?
Aliens Lose in Switch to Digital TV
With the conversion to digital TV, zillions of aliens won't be able to tune in.
Race to the Bottom
New instruments such as NASA's Kepler space telescope may soon reveal whether Earth-like worlds are common.
Have A Wacky Theory? Write it Up
The best way to air your wacky theories is to write them down, SETI says.
Surprise Recovery of Meteorites Following Asteroid Impact
Scientists recover meteorites from an asteroid first spotted in space.
What Finding Alien Life Could Mean for Earth
Absolute proof of alien life, however small, would have big impacts on Earth.
Is Humanity a Spacefaring Race?
We’re destined to go to the stars, but getting humanity there is tricky.
