AST 118 Chapter 1: Life in the Universe Ch 1 ed. 3 Bennet and Shostak
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Movies and the media tend to be interested in the idea of aliens or life on other planets. Many scientists are skeptical but continue to look for life on other planets as well as search for signals from other planets. Astronomy, planetary science (geology and atmospheric science), and biology are especially important in framing the scienti c search for life. The study of the universe requires research in all fundamental sciences these studies drive the search for life. The study of life in the universe is commonly known as astrobiology. Just because aliens are prominent in the media does not mean they exist we are still searching as we don"t have any solid evidence of their existence. It is very likely that life exists outside of earth, however it is even more likely that this life is not intelligent we are still searching for seti.
