Are we alone in the universe? Almost certainly not. The young science of astrobiology is closing in on a discovery that will rock our world: there IS life beyond earth. New telescopes, new missions, and new discoveries in outer space and in the most remote areas of our own planet all point to one conclusion. Extra terrestrial life exists, and we're very close to finding it. Science writer Marc Kaufman explains what's changed.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Mark Helprin's got a new book out. "In Sunlight and in Shadow" lands on shelves this week. The novel is his first return to New York City since "Winter's Tale." In this UNCUT interview, Helprin talks with Jim Fleming about the story and the city.
Mary Lefkowitz is the author of “Greek Gods, Human Lives: What We Can Learn from Myths.” She says that the Greek gods seem too much like us to impress most modern people.
Are we ever good enough, or are we doomed to self-optimization for our entire lives?
The French have a curatorial attitude toward their language, but in fact they add new words all the time.
Jane Scott, recently retired as the rock critic of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, talks about meeting Jimi Hendrix and Paul McCartney, and not meeting Elvis.
Robert Kull chose to live completely alone off the coast of Chile for a year. He tells Anne Strainchamps the hardest part was the mental challenges he faced, not the weather or coping with his prosthetic leg.
Anthropologist Katherine Frank tells Steve Paulson who goes to strip clubs and what they’re looking for.
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