Is ET coming into view?

In "Is ET coming into view?" by Graeme Green, the author explores the possibilities of alien life in a new book by astrobiologist Nathalie Cabrol. Cabrol, a leading astrobiologist and director of the Carl Sagan Center at the SETI Institute, discusses the origin of life and the search for other life in the universe. She suggests that finding even the smallest microbes on another world would be significant in terms of potential intelligent life. Cabrol also considers the possibility that life on Earth may have originated from Mars. The book highlights the advancements in technology and knowledge that have transformed our understanding of ourselves and our place in the universe. Cabrol believes that the universe could be teeming with life and that we may find evidence of past or current life in the coming decade. However, she also cautions about the potential risks of contacting advanced and unfriendly aliens and the complications that artificial intelligence may bring to our understanding of intelligence. Overall, the book encourages readers to "expect the unexpected" in future research. [Extracted from the article]