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The nature of space, time, and the evolution of life on Earth mean it’s unlikely extraterrestrial life has visited our home planet.
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UNSW Sydney
Who
Carol Oliver, Professor in Science Communication and Astrobiology, UNSW Sydney
What
The nature of space, time, and the evolution of life on Earth mean it’s unlikely extraterrestrial life has visited our home planet.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:50:02 GMT · 4h 16m ago
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UNSW Sydney ·
Why
The United States government’s recent release of hundreds of previously classified Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) cases and the new Steven Spielberg movie, Disclosure Day, have fuelled the idea that aliens are visiting Earth.
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Despite public belief and recent UAP disclosures, scientific understanding of the universe's vastness, the challenges of interstellar travel, and Earth's unique biosphere suggest alien visits are improbable, though the search for extraterrestrial life continues.
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