Detecting extraterrestrial life?

Alone in the universe - Lecture by Michel Viso, former astronaut candidate, on "Can we detect extraterrestrial life?", Monday January 19, 6.30-8pm, free admission.

Life on Earth astonishes us, and its origin remains a matter of debate, whether we’re looking for it in oceans, swamps or in compounds from outer space. For centuries, curious minds, thinkers and scientists have pondered the existence of extraterrestrial life.

Space exploration has paved the way for active research, both into other celestial bodies and into the origin of life on Earth. The identification of exoplanets has further widened the field of study. But opinions differ and techniques evolve. Michel Viso, a former astronaut candidate, asks: will we ever know if we are alone in the universe?