Saturday, November 10, 2012

BBC blocks live linkup with aliens, scared they might curse


The professor


(Credit: BBC/YouTube Screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET)

I am sure you'd watch. I am sure your kids would be fascinated.


And yet, it is not to be. The BBC will not be doing a live show in which scientists try to talk to aliens.


You might be wondering why this would be.


Thankfully, Professor Brian Cox, a celebrated particle physicist and TV presenter (and former member of the band D:Ream), revealed that Britain's most august news source was a little scared of the kind of news it would make.


As the Daily Mail reports it, Cox wanted to point a radio telescope at Threapleton Holmes D, a planet that had been discovered by amateurs on his show.


You never know. The occupants of Threapleton Holmes D might be big fans of his show and wish to contribute.


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