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'Cosmos: Possible Worlds' brings the search for ET down to Earth | Space
In episodes 7 and 8 of " Cosmos: Possible Worlds ," host Neil deGrasse Tyson explores themes of science as an instrument of hope and tenacity, and as a means by which the human race can realize its true potential.
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Tyson points out that we've only had the technology to detect radio signals for a little over a century, making FAST a truly monumental achievement. FAST has already detected a number of pulsars — or compact stellar corpses — and will continue to search for gravitational waves and signs of extraterrestrial intelligence, among other data it collects.
Welcome to the future: 11 ideas that went from science fiction to reality | Space
Science fiction has always been a medium for futuristic imagination and while different colored aliens and intergalactic travel are yet to be discovered, there is an array of technologies that are no longer figments of the imagination thanks to the world of science fiction. Some of the creative inventions that have appeared in family-favorite movies like "Back to the Future" and "Total Recall," are now at the forefront of modern technology.
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All About Space magazine takes you on an awe-inspiring journey through our solar system and beyond, from the amazing technology and spacecraft that enables humanity to venture into orbit, to the complexities of space science.
20 Sci-Fi Movies to Watch While Sheltering in Place | SETI Institute
High schooler Hiro and a giant inflatable healthcare robot (what we all need at the moment) team up with friends to become high tech crime fighters.
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Alex thought it was just a video game, but it was a recruitment tool for an endangered alien race looking for the best pilots in the galaxy.
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The classic tale of an alien left behind on planet Earth. Phone home? These days it would be "Skype home." And yes, we realize this violates the no blockbuster rule but we couldn't leave it out!
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While you're here, how about this:
Coronavirus in Polk: Drive-in provides a haven for moviegoers - News - The Ledger - Lakeland, FL
Polk's Silver Moon Drive-in is experiencing an uptick in patrons while other theaters have been forced to close during the coronavirus pandemic.
LAKELAND – Silver Moon Drive-in may be the one place people can be safe in their cars without fastening their seat belts.
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“I can’t say it is because of the quarantine. Usually, when school is out, we are a little busier than normal, and we are busier now,” said James Andrews, supervisor and film buyer at Silver Moon.
Wakefield man who fought coronavirus: ’One has certainly made it. Me.
SOUTH KINGSTOWN -- Kevin O’Neill, of Wakefield, drove 40 miles round trip Wednesday, crossing two bridges and Narragansett Bay, for a cup of coffee.
It’s not that he couldn’t have found a cappuccino with 2% milk and two shots of espresso a little closer to home.
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Join us for Virtual CWA Week April 6-10 | Conference on World Affairs | University of Colorado
We're grateful to the 2020 CWA speakers and CU faculty experts who have volunteered their time to participate in these panel discussions, all of which will be held online via Zoom. Attendees do not need to have installed Zoom on their device to participate in these sessions; anyone can access the sessions via a computer, smartphone, or tablet. Attendees can submit questions for the moderator via the chat feature in Zoom.
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The Conference on World Affairs is made possible in part due to the generous support of our partners and sponsors. See the full list and show your support on our 2020 CWA partners page .
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