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‘It’s human conceit to think we’re alone’: life must extend beyond earth, leading space scientist says
- Leading space scientist Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock suggests that life must exist beyond Earth, critiquing the human pride in assuming otherwise.
- Aderin-Pocock emphasizes the vastness of the universe and the need to explore the possibility of life beyond our planet.
- She points out the mystery of dark energy and dark matter, representing a significant portion of the universe that remains unexplained.
- Aderin-Pocock will delve into these topics during the 2025 Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, focusing on scientific wonders and unanswered questions.
- The Royal Institution is celebrating Faraday's achievements with a series of events, including past lecture releases and public engagement initiatives.
- The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is exploring new frontiers, challenging existing theories and raising questions about the laws of physics and dark matter.
- Aderin-Pocock expresses concern over budget cuts to the JWST mission and Elon Musk's involvement in evaluating NASA, citing a conflict of interest.
- While acknowledging the potential of commercial space exploration, Aderin-Pocock stresses the need for proper legislation and responsible utilization of space for the benefit of humanity.
- She supports crewed missions to other planets as a means to ensure the survival of humanity in the face of potential catastrophic events.
- Aderin-Pocock encourages looking beyond Earth for possible human colonies, highlighting the vulnerability of our planet to threats like asteroids.
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