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The debate over the existence of extraterrestrial life touches literature, religion, and science in 17th century Europe.

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Questionable science, lax regulations, and wellness culture have turned dietary supplements into big business.

A new book charts the millennia-old history of our fascination with aliens, and how myth transformed into research.