Doug VakochSocial Links Navigation 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...1Watch (and hear!) a meteorite impact on doorbell camera video in a world 1st2The best Disney-era Star Wars spaceships 3Vortex Solo R/T 8x36 monocular4Rocket Lab selected to launch more hypersonic test vehicles for US military5When you wish upon a star, is it already dead? An astronomer crunches the numbers
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.
