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A nutrition scientist applies metabolism, biology and food science to one of science fiction's oldest questions.
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Scientists have updated global guidelines for announcing possible evidence of intelligent alien life, aiming to prevent misinformation, panic and confusion in the age of social media and AI.
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One of Britain’s most prominent space scientists believes humanity may finally get an answer to one of its oldest questions ...