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    Philos Trans A Math Phys Eng Sci. 2011 Feb 13;369(1936):499-507. doi: 10.1098/rsta.2010.0236.

    The detection of extra-terrestrial life and the consequences for science and society.

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    SUPA, University of St Andrews, School of Physics and Astronomy, North Haugh, St Andrews KY16 9SS, UK. md35@st-andrews.ac.uk

    Abstract

    Astronomers are now able to detect planets orbiting stars other than the Sun where life may exist, and living generations could see the signatures of extra-terrestrial life being detected. Should it turn out that we are not alone in the Universe, it will fundamentally affect how humanity understands itself--and we need to be prepared for the consequences. A Discussion Meeting held at the Royal Society in London, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, on 25-26 January 2010, addressed not only the scientific but also the societal agenda, with presentations covering a large diversity of topics.

    PMID:
    21220276
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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