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2005100 minGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Extraterrestrial

2005100 minGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Hypothetical alien life evolution on two fictional extrasolar planets illustrates potential scientific scenarios.

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Hypothetical alien life evolution on two fictional extrasolar planets illustrates potential scientific scenarios.

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Nick Stringer

Nick Stringerdirector

Michael Dorn

Michael Dorncast

Armand Leroicast

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The program focuses on the hypothetical and scientifically feasible evolution of alien life on extrasolar planets, providing model examples of two different fictional worlds.

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