Culture in the Cosmos By Doug Vakoch published 3 May 07 As SETI’s scientists plan for their first contact with other worlds, who better to consult with than anthropologists, who specialize in encounters with exotic cultures?
Reacting to Disaster By Doug Vakoch published 5 January 06 In theory, threats from space may be detected far in advance of their arrival, giving plenty of time to deflect them or at least prepare for the aftermath. But that’s in theory.