The question of our loneliness in the Universe has long bothered many. Amid constant discussions about potentially habitable planets‚ mysterious space signals‚ and UFO rumors‚ it seems that we stand on the brink of significant discoveries in the realm of extraterrestrial life. But what scientific evidence do we currently possess? In recent decades‚ the quest for alien life has intensified‚ drawing participation from both private individuals and government agencies. Billions of dollars have been invested in this pursuit‚ suggesting a pervasive confidence in the existence of intelligent extraterrestrial life. While some ordinary people and conspiracy theorists may argue that essential data is covertly classified by governments‚ a scientific examination of the search for extraterrestrial life reveals a lack of conclusive evidence supporting its existence in the vastness of the Universe. Nevertheless‚ the search persists. Space explorers maintain a belief in the potential existence of extraterrestrial life due to the multitude of conceivable habitats. This requires a star and a planet comparable in size and mass to Earth. Given the abundance of more than 100 billion stars in the Milky Way alone‚ there are ample opportunities to discover such a planet. Even if only microbes are found‚ it would mark a remarkable achievement. Our consciousness is riddled with stereotypes‚ making it challenging to conceive the existence of life in extreme conditions. Nature’s diversity suggests that microorganisms could thrive in fiery heat or icy cold‚ but detecting them requires effort‚ observation‚ and analytical abilities. Consequently‚ artificial intelligence has been integrated into the search‚ enhancing our ability to explore unimaginable places where life might exist. As technology advances‚ human capabilities expand. Sensory equipment analyzing radio signals across all frequencies‚ operational orbital observatories‚ and space probes collecting and transmitting data have extended our exploration horizons by billions of kilometers. The broader the search becomes‚ the higher the likelihood of success. However‚ the prospect of encountering alien intelligence raises questions about humanity’s readiness. Divisions‚ conflicts‚ and technological disparities may hinder our ability to engage with extraterrestrial beings. Aliens could be benevolent mentors‚ but the possibility of aggression and territorial claims on Earth’s resources cannot be dismissed. Establishing contact may bring not only joy and euphoria but also global challenges‚ threatening the existence of Earth and its inhabitants. The post Why are people so sure of the existence of aliens? appeared first on Anomalien.com.

If you are a fan of history‚ you may have heard of the term ‘foo fighters’ – not the rock band‚ but the mysterious objects that were seen by pilots during the Second World War. These sightings sparked a lot of speculation and controversy‚ as some people thought they were secret weapons or even alien spacecraft. But what were they really? A new study by researchers from the universities of California‚ Arizona and Harvard-Smithsonian may have found the answer‚ at least for some of the cases. They suggest that some of the ‘foo fighters’ were actually plasmas‚ or ionized gases‚ that can appear in different shapes and sizes and are attracted to electromagnetic activity. Plasmas are not uncommon in nature‚ and they can be seen in phenomena like lightning‚ auroras‚ and fireballs. They can also behave in strange and unpredictable ways‚ especially when they interact with magnetic fields or electric currents. The researchers analyzed various reports of ‘foo fighters’ from WWII pilots‚ and compared them with modern observations of plasmas by astronauts and spacecraft. They found that some of the descriptions matched very well‚ such as spherical or disc-shaped objects that glowed with different colors‚ moved erratically‚ and sometimes followed or approached the aircraft. One example is the report by Lieutenant David McFalls of the US Navy‚ who encountered a ‘foo fighter’ over the Pacific Ocean in 1943. He described it as “a ball of fire‚ reddish orange in color‚ about six inches in diameter” that “flew along our port beam for several minutes” and then “made a 90-degree turn and flew into our number two engine”. The study does not claim to explain all the ‘foo fighter’ sightings‚ as some of them may have been optical illusions‚ misidentified aircraft‚ or hoaxes. But it does offer a plausible and scientific explanation for some of the most puzzling and mysterious cases. “These plasmas are electromagnetic entities that have a variety of shapes and sizes‚” said study co-author Dr Rudolph Schild of Harvard-Smithsonian. “They have repeatedly approached spacecraft and the space shuttles and are attracted to electromagnetic activity including thunderstorms.” “Based on video‚ photographic and computerized analysis‚ including reports by military officers and astronauts‚ we believe these plasmas account for at least some of the numerous reports of UFOs and Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon over the last several thousand years including the ‘foo fighters’ observed by German‚ Japanese and Allied pilots during WWII.” The post Scientists have revealed the truth about the “foo fighters” of WWII appeared first on Anomalien.com.

On Friday night‚ both NPR and PBS rolled out their red carpets for South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn to talk about the Democrat presidential primary season officially beginning in his state -- NPR offered eight minutes‚ PBS seven. Nowhere in those 15 minutes did either the hosts or the guest mention that President Biden had any primary opposition. The names Dean Phillips and Marianne Williamson were completely absent.  So when Biden won the primary with 96 percent‚ one reason for that is dramatic bias by omission. Phillips drew 19.6 percent of the vote in New Hampshire‚ but it spurred nothing.  Many voters can't believe were inevitably slipping back to a Trump vs. Biden rematch -- but the "public broadcasters" are happy to ignore Biden's primary opponents. Nobody laughed when Clyburn boldly proclaimed Biden's general election appeal was "freedom and democracy." It's another occasion to point and laugh at NPR calling their evening news All Things Considered. Biden's opponents were not considered. Both NPR host Juana Summers and PBS NewsHour anchor Geoff Bennett stuck to general-election worries‚ and allowed Clyburn to claim there were no problems for Biden.  SUMMERS: In 2020‚ Black voters made up about 60% of the electorate here‚ and there are some polls that suggest that former President Trump is gaining support among Black voters. President Biden's approval rating is down. Do you see that here in South Carolina‚ and why do you think that is? CLYBURN: Well‚ no‚ I don't see that here in South Carolina‚ to answer your question. I don't see that anywhere in the country. The biggest picture on the wall of my barbershop is Joe Biden - even bigger than the one they got of me. So Summers underlined his denial of the current evidence:  SUMMERS: It sounds like you don't put much stock in these polls. You don't think the president -- you are not concerned‚ it does not sound like‚ about the president's standing with Black voters. Is that right? CLYBURN: I'm concerned about how we message this campaign. Over on PBS‚ it was the same indulgent routine:  BENNETT: A December Associated Press poll found that 50 percent of Black adults said they approve of President Biden‚ but that's compared with 86 percent who said the same thing back in July of 2021. What do you think accounts for that slip in support overall? CLYBURN: Well‚ I don't think there's been a big slip in support. "Who are you going to believe? Me‚ or your lying polls?" Bennett rolled over and let Clyburn answer for more than three minutes. The congressman claimed that Biden was less popular because nobody in his state knew that Biden has wiped out $137 billion in student loan debt (by executive fiat‚ forget Congress or the courts). Is that because he represents Democracy??

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From the grandiose space adventures of Starfield and No Man’s Sky to the tactical intricacies of FTL and Rebel Galaxy‚ shipbuilding is always one of the most delightful aspects of any good space game. Exciting new strategy game Breachway implements all the essentials of ship upgrades‚ resource management‚ and crew recruitment in a gorgeous deck-building roguelike that splashes in a little of my favorite parts from games like Into the Breach and Slay the Spire‚ and we now have a date for the game’s Steam Early Access release. Even better‚ a free Steam demo lets you try it out yourself this week as part of Steam Next Fest. Continue reading Promising space strategy game gets launch date and a free Steam demo MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best space games‚ Best strategy games‚ Best roguelike games

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