Ben Miller on the search for alien life - podcast

Why are we so fascinated by the idea that we aren’t alone in the universe?Since abandoning his PhD in Physics at Cambridge for a career in comedy, Ben Miller has returned to his roots, publishing his first popular science book, It’s Not Rocket Science in 2012 and now The Aliens are Coming, published this month.In the book, Ben looks at animal intelligence; the latest search for alien intelligence; and the conditions needed to kickstart life. And he asks what evolution can tell us about extraterrestrial life. Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 12, 2016 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis, Iain Chambers and Kit Buchan Tags: Science Alien life Seti (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Astronomy Space Source Type: news