Ian Crawford Latest articles by Ian Crawford Why Looking for Aliens Is Good for Society (Even If There Aren't Any) By Ian Crawford published 27 July 17 The search for life elsewhere in the universe is one of the most compelling aspects of modern science. Search for Life Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1Titan A.E. came out 25 years ago, and history has been kind to the infamous flop that killed Fox Animation Studios2Powerful solar flare erupts from sun triggering radio blackouts across North America (video)3Dark matter 'lampshades' dimming stars could solve one of the greatest scientific mysteries4Milky Way arcs over Kitt Peak National Observatory | Space photo of the day for June 16, 2025 5Scientists find universe's missing matter while watching fast radio bursts shine through 'cosmic fog'
Why Looking for Aliens Is Good for Society (Even If There Aren't Any) By Ian Crawford published 27 July 17 The search for life elsewhere in the universe is one of the most compelling aspects of modern science.