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How to Respond When E.T. Says Hello
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| Topic: Alien Life |
12/01/11 |
| Summary: Scientists are studying the best ways to compose messages meant for alien eyes in case we ever do get the chance to communicate with extraterrestrials. |
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Habitable Does not Mean 'Earth-Like'
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| Topic: Alien Life |
11/23/11 |
| Summary: Although the number of exoplanets discovered is reaching the thousands, few are "Earth-like" in terms of their suitability for life as we know it. A team of scientists is now proposing a new system for classifying exoplanets to help identify planets that are theoretically conducive to life in less earthlike conditions. |
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Extraterrestrial Sprites
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| Topic: Alien Life |
11/22/11 |
| Summary: New research shows that the occurrence of "sprites" in the Earth's atmosphere is not a phenomenon limited to our planet. These offshoots of electric discharges are caused by lightning storms. Studying lightning on other planets could help astrobiologists determine their potential to support life. |
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Seeking Alien Artifacts in the Solar System
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| Topic: Alien Life |
11/11/11 |
| Summary: Probes like Pioneer and Voyager are heading out into the galaxy carrying plaques about humankind. Why have we never found similar evidence of other civilizations? A new mathematical study suggests that we may not be looking hard enough. |
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Procurando por Artefatos Alienígenas no Sistema Solar
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| Topic: Alien Life |
11/11/11 |
| Summary: Sondas como a Pioneer (Pioneira) e Voyager (Viajante) estão viajando pela galáxia carregando placas sobre a humanidade. Por que nós nunca encontramos evidência similar de outras civilizações? Um novo estudo matemático sugere que nós podemos não estar procurando o suficiente. |
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The Methane Habitable Zone
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| Topic: Alien Life |
11/10/11 |
| Summary: In the search for life elsewhere, many studies focus on finding liquid water. But what if life could exist with some other solvent? Saturn´s smoggy moon Titan makes scientists question the possibilities for methane-based life in the galaxy. |
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A Zona Habitável de Metano
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| Topic: Alien Life |
11/10/11 |
| Summary: Na busca por vida em outros lugares, muitos estudos focam em encontrar água líquida. Mas e se a vida pudesse existir com algum outro solvente? Titã, a lua enevoada de Saturno faz os cientistas questionarem as possibilidades para a vida baseada em metano na galáxia. |
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The White House Comments on Alien Life
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| Topic: Alien Life |
11/08/11 |
| Summary: The White House has issued a statement in response to petitions asking the government to "disclose long withheld knowledge" of extraterrestrial beings. There is no evidence of life beyond our planet as of yet, but upcoming missions and research could help us determine if we are alone in the Universe. |
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A Casa Branca Comenta sobre Vida Alienígena
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| Topic: Alien Life |
11/08/11 |
| Summary: A Casa Branca emitiu uma declaração em resposta às petições para o governo "divulgar o conhecimento há muito retido" sobre seres extraterrestres. Não há evidência de vida além do nosso planeta até agora, mas as próximas missões e pesquisas poderiam nos ajudar a determinar se estamos a sós no Universo. |
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