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Aliens are coming- Reality or Myth?

There are a number of reasons why aliens might be traveling toward Earth.

By Y. KhanPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
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Humanity has long been fascinated by the notion of extraterrestrial life. We have always been interested in the notion of life existing somewhere other than Earth, from literature and film to science and space exploration. But what if aliens aren't just a far-off possibility—what if they're already a reality and heading our way?

There are a number of reasons why aliens might be traveling toward Earth. First, it is statistically plausible that there are other intelligent life forms in the universe due to the immensity of the universe. At least 100 billion galaxies, each with an average of 100 billion stars, are thought to exist in the observable universe. The quantity of potentially habitable planets is astonishing, even if only a small percentage of these stars have them.

Second, our own solar system has already shown clues of potential alien life. For instance, the NASA Mars rover found signs of liquid water in 2015, which is essential for the existence of life as we know it. In a similar vein, in 2017 astronomers found TRAPPIST-1, an exoplanet that may harbor life.

Third, accounts of UFO sightings and encounters with alien beings have been widely disseminated throughout history. Some of these tales cannot be readily explained away, even though many of them are probably fabrications or incorrect identifications of genuine phenomena. As an illustration, US Navy pilots saw a UFO off the coast of California in 2004. The object was tracked on radar and documented on film. Many people believed the item was alien in origin because of its strange flight characteristics, which defied explanation.

Fourth, some hypotheses contend that extraterrestrials may have come to Earth in the past. For instance, the ancient astronaut hypothesis postulates that extraterrestrial visitors to Earth in the distant past had an influence on human culture. This theory is predicated on the idea that some of the technological and architectural marvels of ancient civilizations, such the Egyptian pyramids and Stonehenge in England, were only possible with the aid of technologically advanced alien entities.

Finally, there are theories based on science that contend extraterrestrials might be capable of interstellar travel. For instance, the idea of wormholes, which are fictitious space-time shortcuts, may one day enable extraterrestrials to travel great distances quickly. Similar to faster-than-light travel, the idea is not necessarily prohibited by the rules of physics even though it is now technologically unfeasible.

Of course, it's also possible that alien is not headed our way and that the universe is empty of life. However, it appears plausible that we are not alone given the size of space and the growing body of evidence supporting the existence of extraterrestrial life. It remains to be seen if humans will ever communicate with extraterrestrial life, but the prospect is both thrilling and humbling.

The vastness of the universe, the possibility of alien life within our own solar system, reports of UFO sightings and encounters, theories about earlier alien visitations, and scientific theories about interstellar travel all suggest that it is a possibility, even though there is no concrete evidence that aliens are approaching us. One day, if we keep exploring the cosmos and looking for evidence of extraterrestrial life, we could realize that we are not so alone after all.

Lastly, we need to remember that while we have yet to find concrete evidence of extraterrestrial life, it’s possible that they could already be on their way to us. With the vastness of the universe and the advancement of technology, we may discover the fact very soon that we are not alone. Yes, the search for extraterrestrial life is an ongoing process, but who knows what we may find in the future.

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About the Creator

Y. Khan

I have a passion for storytelling. I've always been fascinated by the power of words to connect people and spark change, which is why i decided to pursue a career in journalism and writing.

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