Drake Equation
What is the Drake Equation?
In 1961, astronomer Frank Drake proposed his now-famous equation for calculating the likelihood of extra-terrestrial intelligence in the Universe.
Maybe the Aliens Aren’t Hiding, they’re Sleeping, Waiting for the Universe to Get Better
A new study by a team of researchers from the Future of Humanity Institute argues that the reason we haven't…
Where Are The Aliens? How The ‘Great Filter’ Could Affect Tech Advances In Space
"One of the main things we’re focused on is the notion of existential risk, getting a sense of what the probability…
Inside the Drake Equation: A Chat with Frank Drake
This interview with Frank Drake -- sometimes called the Father of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence – was recorded in…
Astronomy Without A Telescope – How To Impress An Alien (Or Not)
[/caption] It's about fifty years since Frank Drake sent out our first chat request to the wider universe. I say…
A New “Drake” Equation for Potential of Life
[/caption] The famed Drake equation estimates the number of technologically advanced civilizations that might exist in our Galaxy. But is…
The Milky Way Could have Billions of Earths
With the upcoming launch in March of the Kepler mission to find extrasolar planets, there is quite a lot of…
The Odds of Intelligent Life in the Universe
When it comes to contemplating the state of our universe, the question likely most prevalent on people's minds is, "Is…