Trying to Understand Spacetime

My favorite book as a kid was A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking. I found the book in the library of my elementary school, and the back cover’s mention of black holes, my favorite space object, immediately drew me to it. I must have read that book a hundred times between the 4th…

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Are We Alone?

“Kang!” came Kodos’ deep, booming voice.  “I think I’ve found something.” “What is it?” Kodos pulled up the chart.  “Do you see the third planet orbiting that star?  The blue one with the single moon?” “Yes.” “Well, I believe it might have intelligent life.” “Intelligent life!” Kang scoffed.  “Not likely.” “But, I’m picking up this…

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