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Ep#2 of The Other Worlds Series: Lewis Dartnell - Astrobiology

Lewis Dartnell is an Astrobiologist, Presenter and Author.

Today he discusses the series of contradictions that we have on the topic of life elsewhere. Life on Earth is somehow special, yet there is an abundance of Earth-like planets within our universe. Life is fragile, yet life always find a way. So In this conversation, Lewis discusses what is significant in Astrobiology, why it matters to us, its effects on society and ultimately what that means for humanity and for the future. 

For more information on Lewis, as well as his fantastic books, find him at lewisdartnell.com.

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Ep #1 of the Other Worlds Series: Mars as the Abode of Life.

We investigate humanities obsessive relationship with Mars, and subsequently, the idea of the martian. This tale follows how Mars played a role in the world's religions, the planet's involvement in the development of astronomy, and finally, the unfortunate tale of Percival Lowell and his "Martian Canals".