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A Mysterious Cluster in the Galaxy Could Be Extraterrestrial

For some years, astronomers have been studying a source of light in the Milky Way that seems to have no natural explanation. Is there intelligent life elsewhere in the universe? It's an ancient question that's always worth asking. Photo: Carter Roberts

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By Warren Olney • Oct 14, 2015 • 9m Listen

For some years, astronomers have been studying a source of light in the Milky Way that seems to have no natural explanation. Is there intelligent life elsewhere in the universe? It's an ancient question that's always worth asking.

Carter Roberts

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Paul von Zielbauer

    Producer, 'To the Point'

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    Andrea Brody

    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Jason Wright

    Pennsylvania State University

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    Andrew Siemion

    Berkeley SETI Research Center

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