Richard Dawkins: What Are Aliens Like?

BBC Future | Nov 5, 2014

Out there, far beyond the edges of our solar system, is there life? Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins explores what kind of life exists beyond Earth.

Speaker:

Richard Dawkins, Emeritus Fellow for New College, Oxford.

Moderated by Laura Trevelyan, BBC World News America Correspondent.

 

WNYC is podcasting the panels at the BBC Future World-Changing Ideas Summit, held in New York City on Oct. 21.

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

Top Stories

Throngs of Knicks fans surge into Lower Manhattan to witness historic parade

The Knicks, NBA champions for the first time since 1973, rolled up Broadway in their first-ever ticker-tape parade.
Gothamist |

How an alleged NYC real estate scammer stayed in business despite years of complaints

Renters accuse a self-described real estate adviser of stealing their money. Getting it back has proved difficult.
Gothamist |

What Are Ultra-Processed Foods and What Are They Doing to Us?

Kevin Hall discusses his groundbreaking research tracking how bodies respond to ultra-processed foods.
The Brian Lehrer Show |

How to be a Good New York City Tour Guide

All Of It with Alison Stewart |
YOU ARE ONLINE