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‘Project Hail Mary’ explores unique forms of life in space – 5 essential reads on searching for aliens that look nothing like life on Earth
Article Mar 25, 2026

‘Project Hail Mary’ explores unique forms of life in space – 5 essential reads on searching for aliens that look nothing like life on Earth

'Project Hail Mary' explores a few unique forms that extraterrestrial life could take, from space microorganisms that produce both infrared light and an unfathomable amount of energy to rocklike aliens.
generic 6 min read
New Theory of the Origins of Life and Other Minor Issues: An Interview with Astrobiologist Dr. Bruce Damer
Article Dec 6, 2025

New Theory of the Origins of Life and Other Minor Issues: An Interview with Astrobiologist Dr. Bruce Damer

A scientist rethinks life’s beginnings with a testable mechanism reshaping how we understand biology, evolution, and ourselves. Bruce Damer reveals a vision that moves from volcanic pools to humanity’s future.
rusirius 17 min read