# Why the Drake equation is still important 65 years after its creation

- Source: New Scientist - Space
- Published: 2026-10-19T08:00:00+00:00
- Category: Science
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The Drake equation provides a way to guess how many aliens we might be able to communicate with, but it’s also a prime example of the importance of scientific guessing, says columnist Leah Crane

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