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...120 years of satellite data reveal 'staggering' levels of glaciers melting, sea levels rising230 years after warp drives were proposed, we still can't make the math work3What's that smell? Astronomers discover a stinky new clue in the search for alien life4Einstein wins again! Quarks obey relativity laws, Large Hadron Collider finds5Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin targeting Feb. 25 for 10th space tourism launch
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.
