Ian CrawfordSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Ian Crawford Why Looking for Aliens Is Good for Society (Even If There Aren't Any) By Ian Crawford published 27 July 17 The search for life elsewhere in the universe is one of the most compelling aspects of modern science. Search for Life Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1'Jupiter Ascending' came out 10 years ago, and we're still not sure how The Matrix creators' space opera went so wrong2Some baby stars in ancient stellar nurseries were born in 'fluffy' cosmic blankets3The ISS should be deorbited 'as soon as possible,' Elon Musk says: 'Let's go to Mars'4NASA's Curiosity Mars rover discovers evidence of ripples from an ancient Red Planet lake (images)5Life as we don't know it: Some aliens may need sulfuric acid like we need water
Why Looking for Aliens Is Good for Society (Even If There Aren't Any) By Ian Crawford published 27 July 17 The search for life elsewhere in the universe is one of the most compelling aspects of modern science.