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Feature Stories
[07.03.08] - Adopt a Scientist
This story inaugurates a new monthly feature that will highlight the research undertaken by SETI Institute scientists, as well as provide an opportunity for you to join an expedition or participate directly in science or science education. This month, we feature planetary geologist Dr. John Marshall.
[06.28.08] - Scientists Hunt for Astrobiology at Carl Sagan Center
What is the Carl Sagan Center? Astrobiology has become one of the hottest fields of science, and one of the most interesting to the general public. Research in astrobiology has spread widely, with many major universities and other research institutions establishing active programs. Scientists at the SETI Institute have been doing astrobiology research for more that two decades.
[06.19.08] - Closing In on Extrasolar Earths
Little more than a decade ago, astronomers Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz announced the discovery of a planet in orbit about 51 Pegasi. It rushes around its sun in just over four days, seared to a temperature of 1,000 degrees Celsius (about 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit).
[06.12.08] - Good Timing
I don't keep a Top 40 list of SETI questions, but if I did, this one would be perennially on the charts: "could our experiments pick up Earth?"
[06.05.08] - Water on the Moon?
Recent headlines have announced a raging controversy among scientists about whether there is actually water ice in the craters near the lunar poles.
[05.29.08] - Summertime Balls of Fire
I have identified another minor planet that is likely responsible for one of our meteor showers.
[05.22.08] - Bumpy Road to Mars, Part 2
On Sunday, May 25, the Phoenix Lab lands on Mars to look for evidence of water and organics in the soil.
[05.15.08] - Bumpy Road to Mars, Part 1
The Phoenix Lander arrives at the red planet May 25. It will alight on soils near the north polar permanent ice cap on an Arctic plain where the Mars Odyssey, currently in orbit, detected high concentrations of ice just below the topsoil.
[05.08.08] - Why Don't They Do SETI?
A widespread and popular impression of SETI is that it's a worldwide enterprise. Well, it's not, and there's something modestly puzzling in that.
[05.01.08] - Astrobiology Is Alive and Well
Lord Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal, opened AbSciCon 2008, the fifth bi-annual astrobiology science conference. His thoughtful view on life in the cosmic context set the tone for the vigorous and intellectually diverse meeting.
Announcements
- Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures are available on the web and via podcast, featuring talks from Jill Tarter and Frank Drake
- Seth Shostak is a guest on the Brains Matter podcast from Australia(June 17, 2008) and The Space Show (June 29, 2008)
- Science Lectures Online The Carl Sagan Center/SETI Institute Colloquium Series web page is now online! You can now see what talks are coming up and watch the recordings of several of the recent talks.
- The SETI Institute is hiring
We are looking for talented individuals to join our team - Make a Virtual Visit to the Allen Telescope Array!
The ATA-cam is up and running, giving a daily panorama of the site. - Join Seth Shostak on an extraordinary adventure to see the 2009 total eclipse in China.
- Shop at the SETI Institute Store and support the Institute
For a 20% discount, use code: exoplanets when you checkout.
In the News
For Alien Life-Seekers, New Reason to Hope
June 24, 2008
New York Times
- Can the Martian Arctic Support Extreme Life?
June 22, 2008
Associated Press - ET Phone Earth
June 17, 2008
Popular Science
Check out the photo gallery!
- Dr. Seth Shostak discusses the search for ET
June 17, 2008
Amateur Science - Colonizing Mars
June 14, 2008
New Scientist - Christian Theologians Prepare for Extraterrestrial Life
June 13, 2008
Wired - The Surprising Spirituality of SETI
June 9, 2008
Wired - NASA Working on Earthquake Warning System
June 6, 2008
KCBS Radio
SETI Institute Science Radio
Encore presentation
Sigh. It's Science
Is anyone interested in science?
Research News
Team hopes to use new technology to search for ETs
Seth Shostak
A paper on information theory and humpback whale songs[pdf]
Dr. Laurance Doyle
The One that Got Away
Dr. Jonathan Fortney
The Dark Side of the Rings of Uranus Dr. Mark Showalter
An Unusual Meteor Shower on 1 September 2007 [pdf] by Dr. Peter Jenniskens.