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The SETI Institute frequently appears in news stories due to its essential contributions to space science and exploration. In this month’s roundup, Nathalie Cabrol, director of the Carl Sagan Center at the SETI Institute, launches her new book The Secret Life of the Universe. Discover how astronomers are pioneering the use of AI to facilitate interstellar communication, learn about the exciting potential of the upcoming Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, and don't miss the spectacular celestial events of…

A New Book from Nathalie Cabrol

September 21, 2023, Mountain View, CA – Last week, the SETI Institute celebrated the prestigious 2023 Drake Awards, an event that not only recognized Dr. John Rummel for his outstanding programmatic contributions and unwavering advocacy for SETI, Astrobiology, and Planetary Protection, but also unveiled several other notable awards and delightful surprises. The evening included presentation of the Carl Sagan Center Director's Award, the SETI Institute Trustee Service Award, and a surprise prese…

The race to Mars has intensified, with space agencies like NASA, ESA, CNSA, and private space companies planning to send humans to the Red Planet. This endeavor holds significant implications for astrobiology and planetary protection. In a commentary published today in Nature Astronomy, Cornell University's Visiting Scientist, Alberto G. Fairén, and Nathalie Cabrol, Director of the SETI Institute's Carl Sagan Center, shed light on these implications and propose a way forward.  

While ChatGPT + AI is a powerful tool that can augment new discoveries, it can't yet replace the human-driven process of synthesizing new information to generate new insights into science.