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In 2016 billionaire Yuri Milner hosted a press conference at One World Observatory, the atrium topping the slick skyscraper ...

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The meeting is free but you can purchase a lunch if you would like, or bring your own. Lecture begins at noon Tuesday.

Discover how astronomers use stellar parallax to navigate spacecraft in deep space without relying on Earth-based beacons.

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The hydrogen frequency is considered a prime candidate for potential extraterrestrial beacons, and previous researchers - including Big Ear director John Kraus - described the signal as "highly ...

In the Aug. 30 issue of The Loop newspaper I wrote about super accurate atomic clocks for space travel and said to think of ...

For decades, astronomers have wondered whether Earth-like planets are rare gems or commonplace across the stars. Recent ...

Participants need to design a "generation ship" capable of sustainable travel for over 250 years under the technical ...