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# Do Aliens Exist? This Famous Equation Offers a Clue
The Drake Equation helps scientists estimate the odds of finding intelligent alien civilizations.
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Topic: [Physics + Math](https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/topic/physics/)Physics & MathNOVA
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It’s an age-old question: Do aliens exist? And what are the odds we’ll make contact? A famous mathematical equation, known as the Drake Equation, helps scientists estimate the odds of finding intelligent alien civilizations, but new discoveries and unknown factors could change everything.
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| Readable Markdown | The Drake Equation helps scientists estimate the odds of finding intelligent alien civilizations.
It’s an age-old question: Do aliens exist? And what are the odds we’ll make contact? A famous mathematical equation, known as the Drake Equation, helps scientists estimate the odds of finding intelligent alien civilizations, but new discoveries and unknown factors could change everything.
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