Supporters of planetary colonization argue that becoming a multi-planet species could safeguard us from potentially ...

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Last weekend, Elon Musk provided an update on SpaceX’s plans to send humanity to Mars. His goal was succinctly summarized by the title of his presentation: “Making life multiplanetary.” The ...

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Imagine if you will the following scenario; you are part of a scientific team sent to study and analyse an earth-like planet, like Interstellar but without the hurry. You are about to arrive and, so ...