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Is humanity alone in the universe, or is there life out there?Do other intelligent beings, out among the stars, also speculate about their place in the cosmos?The story of the search for extraterrestrial life is told in this groundbreaking two-part film by one of the world's most respected science communicators.Timothy Ferris combines new discoveries about the origins of life on earth with recent revelations about the nature of the sun's planets and their moons to seek out possible homes for life in our solar system and beyond.The film explains why many scientists believe that life is abundant throughout the universe, and considers how radio telescopes could be used to log on to an interstellar internet to contact alien civilizations.With stunning special effects and a memorable original musical score, Life Beyond Earth transports viewers from the depths of the oceans to the far reaches of the cosmos to investigate where - and how often - life and intelligence arise.
Part I, Are We Alone?, investigates the origins of life on earth and traces the search for life on other worlds.
Part II, Is Anybody Listening?, examines the strategies being employed to communicate with fellow travelers among the stars.
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