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Podcast: Science Quickly
Episode: Reflecting on our First Attempt to Speak with the Stars
Description: Tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of a transmission from the Arecibo Observatory, intended as our first attempt to send a message to intelligent life across the universe. Journalist Nadia Drake talks about the careful crafting of the signal and her personal connection with the astronomer who authored the transmission: her father Frank Drake. Recommended reading:Arecibo Observatory Shuts Down Its Science E-mail us at [email protected] if you have any questions, comments or ideas for stories we should cover!Discover something new every day: s...