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When Did Life on Earth Begin?
Our estimates for the prevalence of life in the universe depend on how quickly it arose on Earth.
Listening for Extraterrestrial Blah Blah
At the cosmic dinner party, intelligence is the loudest thing in the room.
A Prescription for Awe
In the debate between religion and science, wonder is what the doctor ordered.
The Caterpillar Watcher
Charles Bonnet discovered insect trails but became famous for his hallucinations.
Take Me To Your Artist
SETI Institute artists are being inspired by our search for alien life.
From a Pink Squiggle to the Human Genome Project
This Yellowstone bacterium sparked PCR, one of the great advances in genetics.
What Sea Slugs Taught Us About Our Brain
The simple nerve cells of sea creatures helped scientists fathom human memory.
Why Do Jellyfish Glow?
A fluorescent protein helped researchers illuminate human cellular biology.