Are we alone in the Universe?

Scientists are trying to find out if there is life on other planets. But will they succeed?

Summary Astronomers are finding more and more planets orbiting around distant stars. Could these 'exoplanets' support life? Could that life be intelligent?
Curriculum key words	Other web links
• Space exploration • Astronomy • Planets	Video about SuperWASP, one of the most successful exoplanet finding instruments in the world. Catalyst article describing the Kepler space craft and its mission to detect exoplanets A quick guide to exoplanets.
Science Curriculum Links
National Curriculum	Curriculum for excellence	Northern Ireland Curriculum
Earth and Universe (KS4 Science 2.4c)	Consider the likelihood of life in elsewhere in the universe (SCN 3-06a) Knowledge of the Universe (SCN 4-06a)	Earth and Universe (KS4 Physics)

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