With so indescribably many stars and planets in existence, certainly we aren't alone in the universe! Or are we? Strangely, we haven't discovered any hints of life beyond Earth. The contradiction, known as the Fermi paradox, is considered in this creative clip. The search for extraterrestrial life continues, and that fact alone is astounding! The narrative closes with the admonition to "Stay curious!" Use this as a surprising springboard for a lesson on the requirements for life in your biology class, or include it when covering space exploration or habitable planets in your astronomy class.

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alien life form, extraterrestrial intelligence, science

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Pros

• A high-interest topic for those with imagination

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• None

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