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Astrophysicist Adam Frank on his new book, "The Little Book of Aliens"

Adam Frank on "Connections"
Megan Mack
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WXXI News
Adam Frank on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, November 9, 2023
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WXXI News

Astrophysicist Adam Frank says humans are poised to embark upon their most important journey yet.

With new tools to explore the universe, Frank writes, “we’ll finally go beyond just yelling our opinions about life in the universe at each other. Instead, we will get what matters most—a true scientific view of if, where, and when extraterrestrial life exists.”

Frank explores that subject in his new book, “The Little Book of Aliens.” He joins us this hour to discuss it. Our guest:

  • Adam Frank, author of “The Little Book of Aliens,” among others; and Helen F. and Fred H. Gowen Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Rochester
Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.