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Area 51 in the US state of Nevada has long been synonymous with the search for extraterrestrial life. AFP
Area 51 in the US state of Nevada has long been synonymous with the search for extraterrestrial life. AFP
Are we alone in the universe? New UK research says 'no'
Two British academics believe there could be as many as several dozen alien civilisations in our galaxy