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Scientists say extraterrestrial life may exist elsewhere in the universe, but vast distances, enormous energy requirements and Earth's unique environment make alien visits to Earth highly unlikely.

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For decades, the idea of alien life has lived somewhere between science and science fiction. From Hollywood & Bollywood films to grainy UFO footage on the internet, the possibility that humanity is ...