Update 30 August 2025 I have extensively expanded and rewritten all three “A Short Guide to…” e-books. I will make these books available on Kindle for a competitive price. However, in future I won’t do any deals where I offer free or discounted prices on these books for a limited time period. I believe the… Continue reading eBooks from Explaining Science 2024
Tag: Frank Drake
Books from Explaining Science 2023
Update 30 August 2025 I have extensively expanded and rewritten all three “A Short Guide to…” e-books. I will make these books available on Kindle for a competitive price. However, in future I won’t do any deals where I offer free or discounted prices on these books for a limited time period. I believe the books offer… Continue reading Books from Explaining Science 2023
Frank Drake and the Drake equation
I was saddened to find out about the recent death, at the age of 92, of Frank Drake, one of the pioneers of SETI. One of the things he is most famous for is the equation bearing his name which estimates the number of intelligent civilisations in our galaxy, the Drake equation. As a tribute… Continue reading Frank Drake and the Drake equation
Why Haven’t We Heard from Aliens?
Interest in the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI) has risen, highlighted by the Allen Telescope Array. Despite decades of searching for alien signals, no evidence has been found, which may be due to the rarity of intelligent life, communication methods, or missed signals. Some theories suggest advanced civilizations may self-destruct or remain undetected.
An amazing discovery
For those who missed my post on 1 April 2016 here is a re-blog of the amazing discovery of the first intelligent alien life. ---Original post below News is just reaching us of the most amazing astronomical discovery which I am ever likely to experience in my lifetime, one which I never thought I would see. As regular… Continue reading An amazing discovery
Explaining Science 