EVSN - The Search for Life on Other Worlds

<p><strong>From July 26, 2023.</strong></p> <p>Right now, humans are tantalizingly close to being able to search for life on other worlds where it is reasonable to think life could exist. We can’t do it yet - at least not in a way that would be safe for any potential life, but this is a long game, and as we’ll discuss in this episode, the technologies we need are being actively developed and tested on Earth, and the missions we need to find the best places to search are either already out there doing their job, or preparing to launch. This could happen, provided nothing happens to prevent us from getting off the planet… (This episode originally aired on television March 25, 2023.)</p> <p> </p> <p>We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Just visit: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy">https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy</a> and donate as much as you can!</p> <p>Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Every bit helps! Thank you!</p> <p>------------------------------------</p> <p>Do go visit <a href= "http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop">http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop</a> for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness!</p> <p><a href= "http://cosmoquest.org/Donate">http://cosmoquest.org/Donate</a> This show is made possible through your donations.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just <a href= "http://cosmoquest.org/Donate">click</a>!)</p> <p>------------------------------------</p> <p>The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. <a href= "http://www.psi.edu">http://www.psi.edu</a></p> <p>Visit us on the web at <a href= "http://365DaysOfAstronomy.org/">365DaysOfAstronomy.org</a> or email us at <a href= "mailto:info@365Days