This week Ariel Waldman introduces us to a handful of the awesome humans behind SETI, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. From studying the syntaxes of humpback whales to the evolution of artificial intelligence, the SETI endeavor gives way to some of the coolest jobs on Earth. ...

Is there any life beyond Earth? SETI Institute Director Emeritus Jill Tarter believes we will find that answer in the 21st century. Jill explains the science and logistics that goes into searching for extra-terrestrial life, and the reasons why there's still so much to explore. Still haven’t ...

Most scientists assume that the universe must be populated with innumerable alien intelligences and civilizations - after all, we humans can't be so special. OK, so where are they, these "innumerable alien intelligences and civilizations"? How come there's zero evidence? Featuring interviews with ...

Future of Intelligence: Human, Machine and Extraterrestrial Chicago Ideas hosted a Conversation between three of the leading minds studying what the future holds. Dartmouth physicist Marcelo Gleiser, philosopher Patricia Churchland and astronomer Jill Tarter discuss the future of intelligence by ...