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Avaruusolennot, also known as extraterrestrials or aliens, refers to hypothetical life forms originating from beyond Earth. The concept of extraterrestrial life has been a subject of scientific inquiry and philosophical speculation for centuries. Scientists explore the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe through various means, including the search for exoplanets in habitable zones and the study of extremophiles on Earth, which demonstrate life's resilience in harsh environments.

The Fermi paradox, named after physicist Enrico Fermi, highlights the apparent contradiction between the high probability of extraterrestrial civilizations existing and the lack of evidence for, or contact with, such civilizations. Various hypotheses attempt to explain this paradox, ranging from the vast distances involved in interstellar travel to the possibility that advanced civilizations self-destruct or are simply undetectable.

The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) is a scientific effort dedicated to detecting intelligent extraterrestrial life. SETI projects typically involve scanning the radio and optical signals from space for artificial patterns that could indicate technological origin. While no definitive proof of extraterrestrial life has been found to date, the exploration of space continues to expand our understanding of the universe and the potential for life beyond our planet. The concept of avaruusolennot remains a compelling subject of public interest and scientific endeavor.