Doug Vakoch Latest articles by Doug Vakoch Culture in the Cosmos By Doug Vakoch published 3 May 07 As SETI’s scientists plan for their first contact with other worlds, who better to consult with than anthropologists, who specialize in encounters with exotic cultures? The Universe Reacting to Disaster By Doug Vakoch published 5 January 06 In theory, threats from space may be detected far in advance of their arrival, giving plenty of time to deflect them or at least prepare for the aftermath. But that’s in theory. Asteroid & Comet Missions 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...1Meet the 'Doctor Who' actors who brought the retrofuturistic robots to life for season 2's 'The Robot Revolution' (interview)2NASA's Dragonfly nuclear-powered helicopter clears key hurdle ahead of 2028 launch toward huge Saturn moon Titan3The new 'Doctor Who' episode 'The Well' is actually a sequel to a David Tennant classic4This Week In Space podcast: Episode 158 — Hubble's 35th Birthday510 Night sky targets to celebrate International Dark Sky Week 2025
Culture in the Cosmos By Doug Vakoch published 3 May 07 As SETI’s scientists plan for their first contact with other worlds, who better to consult with than anthropologists, who specialize in encounters with exotic cultures?
Reacting to Disaster By Doug Vakoch published 5 January 06 In theory, threats from space may be detected far in advance of their arrival, giving plenty of time to deflect them or at least prepare for the aftermath. But that’s in theory.
