Doug Vakoch Latest articles by Doug Vakoch Culture in the Cosmos By Doug Vakoch published 3 May 07 As SETI’s scientists plan for their first contact with other worlds, who better to consult with than anthropologists, who specialize in encounters with exotic cultures? Astronomy Reacting to Disaster By Doug Vakoch published 5 January 06 In theory, threats from space may be detected far in advance of their arrival, giving plenty of time to deflect them or at least prepare for the aftermath. But that’s in theory. Asteroid & Comet Missions Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1Tiny ‘primordial’ black holes created in the Big Bang may have rapidly grown to supermassive sizes2Northern lights and glowing noctilucent clouds collide in a rare night sky show over Alberta (photo)3Nat Geo documentary 'SALLY,' about the 1st US woman in space, now streaming on Disney+ & Hulu4China's next-gen astronaut capsule for moon missions aces crucial pad-abort test (video)5'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' season five will be the show's final frontier on Paramount+
Culture in the Cosmos By Doug Vakoch published 3 May 07 As SETI’s scientists plan for their first contact with other worlds, who better to consult with than anthropologists, who specialize in encounters with exotic cultures?
Reacting to Disaster By Doug Vakoch published 5 January 06 In theory, threats from space may be detected far in advance of their arrival, giving plenty of time to deflect them or at least prepare for the aftermath. But that’s in theory.
