6: Looking for Alien Life
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The search for alien life continues. Dr Becky Smethurst and Izzie Clarke explore the world of astrobiology and astronomer Robert Massey joins them to take on your extraterrestrial questions. Plus, they discuss the "broken pipeline" for black and minority ethnic physicists with Dr Sheila Kanani, and what to look for in the night sky this month.  With special thanks to Professor Jane Greaves from Cardiff University.  The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media Production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham
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