BBC - Life's Big Questions, Series 1, Are We Thinking About Alien Life All Wrong? (original) (raw)
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Are We Thinking About Alien Life All Wrong?
The search for alien life is one of the most intriguing quests of our time. Join Prof Brian Cox as he explains the ‘panspermia’ theory – how life could spread between planets.
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The search for alien life in the Universe is one of the most intriguing quests of our time. From UFOs and little green aliens to the possibility of life in the underground aquifers of Mars, there's no end to speculation as to what form this life could take and how it could have developed. Join Professor Brian Cox as he explores the intriguing "panspermia theory" - and looks at how life could spread between planets.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Academic Consultant, The Open University | Dr Mark Fox-Powell |
| Academic Consultant, The Open University | Prof Karen Olsson-Francis |
| Academic Consultant, The Open University | Dr Mario Toubes-Rodrigo |
| Production Company | Pomona Pictures |
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