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Avi Loeb, a distinguished cosmologist who previously led Harvard’s astronomy department until 2020 and conducted extensive ...

A NASA astronaut preparing for a grueling eight-month stint in orbit reveals a plan to test for extraterrestrial life.

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Steven Spielberg remains one of Hollywood’s most respected and renowned filmmakers. The humble director, producer and screenwriter has recently released his latest science-fiction film, Disclosure Day ...