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Quickly swapping her Prada heels for frightened glances and an alien invasion in Disclosure Day , Emily Blunt may be ...

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Scientists are listening in on sperm whale conversations and studying Earth's strangest microbes to prepare humanity for first contact with extraterrestrial life.

You've seen the famous aliens, planets and scientists, but now it's time to venture even farther into the depths of space.

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