In its series “Will We Ever?”, the BBC tackles the big questions of science (fiction). Now that Curiosity is exploring Mars, the latest column is an obvious one: Will we ever…find life elsewhere in the universe? It’s a great read.

From Weekly Filet #80, in August 2012.

Will We Ever?

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