Our guest is Dr. Adam Frank, an astrophysicist from the University of Rochester. Dr. Frank is a leading expert on the final stages of evolution for stars like the sun, and his computational research group at the University of Rochester has developed advanced supercomputer tools for studying how stars form and how they die. A self-described “evangelist of science,” he is also committed to showing others the beauty and power of science, and exploring the proper context of science in culture.

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What is Ask An Astrobiologist?
Once a month, the NASA Astrobiology Program host a one-hour program where the public is invited to interact with a high-profile astrobiologist, who replies to Twitter and YouTube comment questions live on video.

Ask An Astrobiologist: Episode 64
What We Know (& Don't Know) About Searching for Alien Life
Featuring Dr. Adam Frank (University of Rochester)
Hosted by Dr. Graham Lau (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)

Production Assistants:
Sarah Treadwell (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)
Anurup Mohanty (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)
Mariam Naseem (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science)

Directed by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)
Illustrations by Melissa Flower (https://melissaflower.com)
Music & Animation by Mike Toillion (NASA Astrobiology Program)