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EPISODE · Jul 27, 2026 · 8 MIN

Why Can't We Observe Evidence of Alien Life?

from TED-Ed · host TED-Ed

Stand by for an animated exploration of the famous Fermi Paradox. Given the vast number of planets in the universe, many much older than Earth, why haven't we yet seen obvious signs of alien life? The potential answers to this question are numerous and intriguing, alarming and hopeful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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