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Are We Alone In The Universe? U-F-O’s, U-A-P’s, And Aliens Explained

You are here: Home / Archive / Feature Stories / Are We Alone In The Universe? U-F-O’s, U-A-P’s, And Aliens Explained
Published: November 5, 2023 by VPR Producer

There seems to be a lot of narratives, conspiracy theories and research funneling into if aliens really do exist. We speak with two experts about how the scientific community approaches this field of study and some of the challenges that come with working within this space.


Guest Information:

  • Paula Bontempi, dean, Graduate School, Oceanography, University of Rhode Island
  • Nathalie Cabrol, chief scientist, Carl Sagan Center for Research at the SETI Institute.

Links for more info:

  • Carl Sagan Center for Research
  • Paula Bontempi
  • SETI Institute: Nathalie Cabrol
  • National Archives: UFOs and UAPs
  • PBS: WATCH: NASA report says more science and less stigma are needed to understand UFO sightings
Program #: 23-45segment type: Feature StoriesTopics - Astronomy| Communication| Conspiracy Theories| Government and Politics| Research| Science| Space Travel and Space ExplorationGuests - Nathalie Cabrol| Paula BontempiInstitutions - Carl Sagan Center for Research| SETI Institute| University of Rhode IslandHost - Marty PetersonProducers - Jason Dickey| Tabor Brewster
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