Doug VakochSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Doug Vakoch 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? The Universe 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. Asteroid & Comet Missions MORE FROM SPACE...1April 8 total solar eclipse could bring uptick in fatal car crashes, scientists caution2Watch 'Doctor Who' visit the Victorian Era and the age of dinosaurs in new Season 14 trailer (video)3'Apollo: When We Went the Moon' exhibit lands at NYC's Intrepid Museum4Explosive, green 'devil comet' has hidden spiral swirling around its icy heart, photo trickery reveals5Netflix's 'The Signal' is a lyrical sci-fi miniseries with clever twists and turns (review)
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.