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The New Science of Planet Hunting in the Cosmos

The Michael Shermer Show

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Exploring Telescope Technology and Searching for Extraterrestrial Life

The chapter delves into advancements in telescope technology, such as the construction of the large telescope FAST in China and its scientific impact. It transitions to the SETI program, discussing the search for non-natural radio signals using computer programs and the concept of technosignatures as potential evidence of advanced civilizations in the universe.

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