The Tortoise Podcast

Are we alone?

Are we alone?

The Tortoise Podcast


Published: 11 March 2025 at 06:00 Europe/London

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Episode notes

Donald Trump promised to release classified files about extraterrestrials. But even if they disappoint the millions of people hoping to find proof of existence of aliens, there is a growing belief in the scientific community that it is only a matter of time before proof of life outside our solar system is found.


Reporter: Giles Whittell

Producer: Matt Russell

Sound design: Dominic Delargy

Artwork: Lola Williams

Editor: Jasper Corbett


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