Alien life: are we about to find it?
Synopsis
By 1976, America had landed a probe on Mars, sparking global curiosity about the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
Synopsis
Alek, a science correspondent at The Economist, discusses humanity's long-standing fascination with extraterrestrial life. The search intensified after the launch of Sputnik by Russia in October 1957, marking the beginning of the space age. By 1976, the United States had landed a probe on Mars, sparking global interest in potential life forms. As advancements in technology propel the field of astrobiology, scientists believe the next decade could yield significant discoveries about life beyond Earth, with NASA's 2022 budget reflecting this growing commitment.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Find out why the 2020s are crucial for astrobiology.
- See what NASA plans to do with its largest budget since the 60s.
- Meet scientists confident in finding signs of life soon.
Did You Know
- In the past 10 years, scientists have found 59 worlds outside our solar system that are in the 'goldilocks zone'.
- NASA's 2022 budget for astrobiology is the largest since the 1960s.
- Teegarden b, a planet 12 light years away, has the most potential for supporting life.
- The scientific search for life beyond Earth began in the 1950s with the space age.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the goldilocks zone?
The goldilocks zone is the specific distance from a star where a planet can have liquid water on its surface, not too hot and not too cold.
How many exoplanets have scientists found that are in the goldilocks zone?
In the past 10 years, scientists have found 59 worlds outside our solar system that are in the goldilocks zone.
What is the largest NASA budget since the 1960s?
NASA's 2022 budget is the largest it has been since the 1960s.
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