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The detection of extra-terrestrial life and the consequences for science and society
- Hosted by:
- The Royal Society
- Speaker:
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Professor Paul Davies, Arizona State University
Professor Simon Conway Morris FRS, University of Cambridge
Professor Albert A Harrison, University of California, Davis
Dr Malcolm Fridlund, European Space Agency (ESA)
Professor Colin Pillinger CBE FRS, The Open University
Professor Ivan Almar, Konkoly Observatory of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Dr Christopher McKay, NASA Ames
- Starts:
- January 25, 2010 at 09:00 am
- Ends:
- January 26, 2010 at 05:00 pm
- Location:
- The Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG United Kingdom
- Maps:
Description
Organised by Dr Martin Dominik and Professor John Zarnecki
Astronomers are now able to detect planets orbiting stars other than the Sun where life may exist, and living generations could see the signatures of extra-terrestrial life being detected. Should it turn out that we are not alone in the Universe, it will fundamentally affect how humanity understands itself – and we need to be prepared for the consequences.
Speakers will be added to the event webpage as they are confirmed.
- Registration required:
- Yes
- Free:
- Yes
Additional information
This discussion meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields and is free to attend, but pre-registration online is essential. An optional lunch is offered each day for £15+VAT per day, and should be booked at registration. Payment is accepted online by Visa, MasterCard, Visa Debit, Maestro, Electron and Solo cards.
The discussion meeting runs from 9am to 5pm on each day. The registration desk will open at 8.30am on each day.
For more information
- Contact person:
- Catherine Lawrence
- Phone:
- +44 (0)20 7451 2500
- Email:
- discussion.meetings [ at ] royalsociety.org
- Website:
- The detection of extra-terrestrial life and the consequences for science and society
