Aliens invade our imaginations
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Aliens invade our imaginations
07:03 | September 12, 2024
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05:21 | January 21, 2026
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New events coming to Telus World of Science Edmonton
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Fun Science: A magic trick with acid-base indicators
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05:17 | December 15, 2025
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$1M legion donation to support PTSD research at University of Alberta
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Fun Science: Electrolyte chemistry
05:13 | November 19, 2025
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Future of Alberta AI and robotics on display at conference
01:50 | November 14, 2025
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Vivid northern lights seen across North America
01:42 | November 12, 2025
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Likelihood to see aurora borealis in Alberta, B.C., much higher over the next few days
02:09 | November 9, 2025
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Canadian scientists discover 13 new fungi species in Alberta forests
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01:59 | June 8, 2025
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Cool Science: Homemade lava lamp
05:04 | May 21, 2025
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Aliens invade our imaginations
07:03 | September 12, 2024
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Fireball lights up Alberta sky
01:54 | February 10, 2026
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TWOS: The perfect outing for Family Day
04:17 | February 10, 2026
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Edmonton Harvard student inspiring next generation of scientists
05:27 | February 9, 2026
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The Chemistry of YEG: Hidden science in iconic Edmonton landmarks showcased in new book
04:12 | January 27, 2026
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Alberta students win sustainability award in Abu Dhabi
04:05 | January 21, 2026
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Fun Science: How antacids work
05:21 | January 21, 2026
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New events coming to Telus World of Science Edmonton
05:21 | January 19, 2026
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Fun Science: A magic trick with acid-base indicators
04:41 | December 17, 2025
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Plenty to do at Telus World of Science Edmonton over the holidays
05:17 | December 15, 2025
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$1M legion donation to support PTSD research at University of Alberta
01:50 | November 26, 2025
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Fun Science: Electrolyte chemistry
05:13 | November 19, 2025
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Future of Alberta AI and robotics on display at conference
01:50 | November 14, 2025
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Vivid northern lights seen across North America
01:42 | November 12, 2025
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Likelihood to see aurora borealis in Alberta, B.C., much higher over the next few days
02:09 | November 9, 2025
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Canadian scientists discover 13 new fungi species in Alberta forests
02:01 | November 9, 2025
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Innovative NanoSALV gel helping animals heal at Edmonton zoo
01:56 | October 3, 2025
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Wastewater testing at EPCOR’s Water Excellence Lab
01:53 | September 29, 2025
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Autism Edmonton concerned with U.S. linking autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy
01:55 | September 23, 2025
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Quebec joins Alberta in ending free COVID-19 vaccines for some people
02:04 | September 18, 2025
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Upcycling space waste
01:47 | September 18, 2025
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Fun Science: The classic pop fizz
04:46 | September 17, 2025
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Made-in-Alberta NanoSALV wound treatment accessible to more residents
02:13 | September 10, 2025
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Glass of the Sask: The science behind Edmonton’s award-winning water
01:47 | September 5, 2025
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Cool Science: Elephant toothpaste
04:57 | August 20, 2025
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Ecosystem changes 1 year after Jasper wildfire
02:29 | July 24, 2025
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Alberta psychologists ask for changes to testing requirements
01:58 | July 20, 2025
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Bee study looks to improve pollinator habitat along Alberta highways
01:25 | July 13, 2025
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Cool Science: Volatile liquids and vapours
05:25 | June 18, 2025
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Exercise significantly improves health outcomes in colon cancer patients: Study
02:26 | June 16, 2025
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Grade 3 students from Red Deer become finalists in North American science competition
01:59 | June 8, 2025
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Cool Science: Homemade lava lamp
05:04 | May 21, 2025
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 imaginations07:03 | September 12, 2024 -
Fireball lights up Alberta sky01:54 | February 10, 2026 -
TWOS: The perfect outing for Family Day04:17 | February 10, 2026 -
Edmonton Harvard student inspiring next generation of scientists05:27 | February 9, 2026 -
The Chemistry of YEG: Hidden science in iconic Edmonton landmarks showcased in new book04:12 | January 27, 2026 -
Alberta students win sustainability award in Abu Dhabi04:05 | January 21, 2026 -
Fun Science: How antacids work05:21 | January 21, 2026 -
New events coming to Telus World of Science Edmonton05:21 | January 19, 2026 -
Fun Science: A magic trick with acid-base indicators04:41 | December 17, 2025 -
Plenty to do at Telus World of Science Edmonton over the holidays05:17 | December 15, 2025 -
$1M legion donation to support PTSD research at University of Alberta01:50 | November 26, 2025 -
Fun Science: Electrolyte chemistry05:13 | November 19, 2025 -
Future of Alberta AI and robotics on display at conference01:50 | November 14, 2025 -
Vivid northern lights seen across North America01:42 | November 12, 2025 -
Likelihood to see aurora borealis in Alberta, B.C., much higher over the next few days02:09 | November 9, 2025 -
Canadian scientists discover 13 new fungi species in Alberta forests02:01 | November 9, 2025 -
Innovative NanoSALV gel helping animals heal at Edmonton zoo01:56 | October 3, 2025 -
Wastewater testing at EPCOR’s Water Excellence Lab01:53 | September 29, 2025 -
Autism Edmonton concerned with U.S. linking autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy01:55 | September 23, 2025 -
Quebec joins Alberta in ending free COVID-19 vaccines for some people02:04 | September 18, 2025 -
Upcycling space waste01:47 | September 18, 2025 -
Fun Science: The classic pop fizz04:46 | September 17, 2025 -
Made-in-Alberta NanoSALV wound treatment accessible to more residents02:13 | September 10, 2025 -
Glass of the Sask: The science behind Edmonton’s award-winning water01:47 | September 5, 2025 -
Cool Science: Elephant toothpaste04:57 | August 20, 2025 -
Ecosystem changes 1 year after Jasper wildfire02:29 | July 24, 2025 -
Alberta psychologists ask for changes to testing requirements01:58 | July 20, 2025 -
Bee study looks to improve pollinator habitat along Alberta highways01:25 | July 13, 2025 -
Cool Science: Volatile liquids and vapours05:25 | June 18, 2025 -
Exercise significantly improves health outcomes in colon cancer patients: Study02:26 | June 16, 2025 -
Grade 3 students from Red Deer become finalists in North American science competition01:59 | June 8, 2025 -
Cool Science: Homemade lava lamp05:04 | May 21, 2025
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Aliens invade our imaginations07:03 | September 12, 2024
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Fireball lights up Alberta sky01:54 | February 10, 2026
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TWOS: The perfect outing for Family Day04:17 | February 10, 2026
-
Edmonton Harvard student inspiring next generation of scientists05:27 | February 9, 2026
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The Chemistry of YEG: Hidden science in iconic Edmonton landmarks showcased in new book04:12 | January 27, 2026
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Alberta students win sustainability award in Abu Dhabi04:05 | January 21, 2026
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Fun Science: How antacids work05:21 | January 21, 2026
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New events coming to Telus World of Science Edmonton05:21 | January 19, 2026
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Fun Science: A magic trick with acid-base indicators04:41 | December 17, 2025
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Plenty to do at Telus World of Science Edmonton over the holidays05:17 | December 15, 2025
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$1M legion donation to support PTSD research at University of Alberta01:50 | November 26, 2025
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Fun Science: Electrolyte chemistry05:13 | November 19, 2025
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Future of Alberta AI and robotics on display at conference01:50 | November 14, 2025
-
Vivid northern lights seen across North America01:42 | November 12, 2025
-
Likelihood to see aurora borealis in Alberta, B.C., much higher over the next few days02:09 | November 9, 2025
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Canadian scientists discover 13 new fungi species in Alberta forests02:01 | November 9, 2025
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Innovative NanoSALV gel helping animals heal at Edmonton zoo01:56 | October 3, 2025
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Wastewater testing at EPCOR’s Water Excellence Lab01:53 | September 29, 2025
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Autism Edmonton concerned with U.S. linking autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy01:55 | September 23, 2025
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Quebec joins Alberta in ending free COVID-19 vaccines for some people02:04 | September 18, 2025
-
Upcycling space waste01:47 | September 18, 2025
-
Fun Science: The classic pop fizz04:46 | September 17, 2025
-
Made-in-Alberta NanoSALV wound treatment accessible to more residents02:13 | September 10, 2025
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Glass of the Sask: The science behind Edmonton’s award-winning water01:47 | September 5, 2025
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Cool Science: Elephant toothpaste04:57 | August 20, 2025
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Ecosystem changes 1 year after Jasper wildfire02:29 | July 24, 2025
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Alberta psychologists ask for changes to testing requirements01:58 | July 20, 2025
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Bee study looks to improve pollinator habitat along Alberta highways01:25 | July 13, 2025
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Cool Science: Volatile liquids and vapours05:25 | June 18, 2025
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Exercise significantly improves health outcomes in colon cancer patients: Study02:26 | June 16, 2025
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Grade 3 students from Red Deer become finalists in North American science competition01:59 | June 8, 2025
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Cool Science: Homemade lava lamp05:04 | May 21, 2025
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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