TIME The Search for Life in Our Universe

If we are to believe what we see in movies and on television, the universe is populated with other worlds and civilizations that rival our own. But how true is that? Are we alone in the universe? How wide is the universe's scope? We'll delve into the latest science and research on whether we're truly alone.

Some of what you'll discover:
A historical overview of space discovery
Our visions of the universe played out through books, TV and the movies
The latest research on other universes and galaxies and what they might hold