Aliens invade our imaginations
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Aliens invade our imaginations
Description
September 12, 2024
A University of Alberta history professor believes that aliens have invaded, but not in the literal sense. But when it comes to aliens and our imaginations —it dates back centuries. Robert Smith joined Global News at Noon to speak more about the fascination earthlings have when it comes to extraterrestrials.
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Aliens invade our imaginations07:02 | September 12, 2024
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New technology to treat uterine fibroids in Alberta02:14 | 7 hours ago
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TWOS: Kicking off the holiday season04:07 | November 18, 2024
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The science behind a fireball that lit up Edmonton’s dark sky06:22 | November 13, 2024
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Videos capture fireball over Alberta01:12 | November 13, 2024
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1 in 3 Saskatchewan residents at risk of exposure to dangerous radon levels01:37 | November 6, 2024
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ScienceUpFirst aims to tackle misinformation05:12 | November 4, 2024
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Kaye Competition accepting applications for innovative health-care projects01:19 | October 24, 2024
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Age Well conference aiming to support aging population05:52 | October 24, 2024
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Go on a climate adventure at Telus World of Science04:08 | October 21, 2024
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Life Sciences Week celebrates talent within Edmonton area04:14 | September 23, 2024
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Why has Alberta seen so many northern lights this year? The science behind the aurora borealis05:09 | September 18, 2024
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Cool Science: Think ink with Michael Ng04:17 | September 18, 2024
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TWOS celebrates Truth and Reconciliation Day06:22 | September 16, 2024
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The story behind the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry at the U of A06:18 | September 12, 2024
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Cool Science: Genie in a bottle06:16 | August 21, 2024
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TWOS: Catch ‘Dinosaurs: The Exhibition’ before it’s gone05:14 | August 19, 2024
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TWOS: New summer programs coming to science centre05:34 | July 15, 2024
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Edmonton space scientist named to Virgin Galactic research crew01:42 | July 3, 2024
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Alberta tech company Wyvern hopes to build a better Earth from space02:00 | June 27, 2024
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Cool Science: Uncovering the chemistry of the Alka-Seltzer06:19 | June 19, 2024
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TWOS: Celebrating National Indigenous History Month at the science centre05:37 | June 17, 2024
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Ice age horse tooth fossil found at sports park in Parkland County01:59 | May 29, 2024
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Inventures 2024 heading to Calgary for an innovative weekend04:29 | May 22, 2024
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Cool Science: The perfect bubble recipe05:07 | May 15, 2024
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$2.4B Capital Power carbon capture project cancelled01:55 | May 2, 2024
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Study finds brawn does not mean brains when it comes to the T.Rex04:22 | May 1, 2024
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Backyard obsidian discovery in Alberta puzzles experts02:02 | April 29, 2024
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Go back in time and visit the dinosaurs with Jurassic Quest04:20 | April 26, 2024
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Cool Science: The Power of Inertia05:15 | April 17, 2024
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Aliens invade our imaginations07:02 | September 12, 2024
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New technology to treat uterine fibroids in Alberta02:14 | 7 hours ago
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TWOS: Kicking off the holiday season04:07 | November 18, 2024
-
The science behind a fireball that lit up Edmonton’s dark sky06:22 | November 13, 2024
-
Videos capture fireball over Alberta01:12 | November 13, 2024
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1 in 3 Saskatchewan residents at risk of exposure to dangerous radon levels01:37 | November 6, 2024
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ScienceUpFirst aims to tackle misinformation05:12 | November 4, 2024
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Kaye Competition accepting applications for innovative health-care projects01:19 | October 24, 2024
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Age Well conference aiming to support aging population05:52 | October 24, 2024
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Go on a climate adventure at Telus World of Science04:08 | October 21, 2024
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Former SAIT students cracking down on broken pavement01:46 | October 12, 2024
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Life Sciences Week celebrates talent within Edmonton area04:14 | September 23, 2024
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Why has Alberta seen so many northern lights this year? The science behind the aurora borealis05:09 | September 18, 2024
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Cool Science: Think ink with Michael Ng04:17 | September 18, 2024
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TWOS celebrates Truth and Reconciliation Day06:22 | September 16, 2024
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The story behind the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry at the U of A06:18 | September 12, 2024
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Cool Science: Genie in a bottle06:16 | August 21, 2024
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TWOS: Catch ‘Dinosaurs: The Exhibition’ before it’s gone05:14 | August 19, 2024
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TWOS: New summer programs coming to science centre05:34 | July 15, 2024
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Edmonton space scientist named to Virgin Galactic research crew01:42 | July 3, 2024
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Alberta tech company Wyvern hopes to build a better Earth from space02:00 | June 27, 2024
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Cool Science: Uncovering the chemistry of the Alka-Seltzer06:19 | June 19, 2024
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TWOS: Celebrating National Indigenous History Month at the science centre05:37 | June 17, 2024
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Ice age horse tooth fossil found at sports park in Parkland County01:59 | May 29, 2024
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Inventures 2024 heading to Calgary for an innovative weekend04:29 | May 22, 2024
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Cool Science: The perfect bubble recipe05:07 | May 15, 2024
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$2.4B Capital Power carbon capture project cancelled01:55 | May 2, 2024
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Study finds brawn does not mean brains when it comes to the T.Rex04:22 | May 1, 2024
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Backyard obsidian discovery in Alberta puzzles experts02:02 | April 29, 2024
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Go back in time and visit the dinosaurs with Jurassic Quest04:20 | April 26, 2024
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Cool Science: The Power of Inertia05:15 | April 17, 2024
Aliens invade our imaginations
Description
September 12, 2024
A University of Alberta history professor believes that aliens have invaded, but not in the literal sense. But when it comes to aliens and our imaginations —it dates back centuries. Robert Smith joined Global News at Noon to speak more about the fascination earthlings have when it comes to extraterrestrials.
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