With 5,332 confirmed exoplanets as of the first of March, narrowing down the prospects to a mere five seems pessimistic but hopeful. What criteria did the University of Georgia’s Cassandra Hall apply to come to this shortlist? While the Jerusalem Post staff is a little light on details, what they do share is tantalizing. Should they be inhabited, What Instincts (Drives) Might An Extraterrestrial Species Have? Having evolved in a truly alien environment, their priorities may follow a blue-orange axis and Rich Reynolds ponders the possibilities. And how can he make such an educated guess? Drawing upon his erudation in the field of saucers, of course. (CS)
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