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Reframing Intelligence in the Search for Aliens | Science News
What if the stars are teeming with alien civilizations? The Drake Equation, born in 1961, breaks down the cosmic odds of finding them—starting with star birth, planet formation, and the leap to intelligent life. Astrobiology, a multidisciplinary detective science, hunts for biosignatures or technosignatures to prove life beyond Earth. But here’s the twist: what if intelligence isn’t just about tech or tools, but about survival? And if we redefine intelligence—say, by recognizing octopuses or whales as smart—how does that change how we treat them? This search isn’t just about aliens; it’s…
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