The loss of centrality

There are between 200 billion and 400 billion stars in Earth’s home galaxy, the Milky Way, and probably at least as many planets. We are not unique and special. We are as common as dirt.

Wikimedia Photo: Paul Clarke
Popular British particle physicist Brian Cox speaks in London in November 2009.
Gwynne Dyer
Published: Wednesday, 11/14/2012 12:00 am EST
Last Updated: Wednesday, 11/14/2012 12:33 am EST

 

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