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"Answer, Please Answer" was written by Ben Bova and published in 1962. Prolific science fiction author and editor known for exploring space exploration and humanity's future.

Answer, Please Answer

1962

Ben Bova

Answer, Please Answer

Ben Bova

1962

Published in 1962, 'Answer, Please Answer' by Ben Bova is a science fiction novella set at the South Pole. It follows two astronomers drafted into military service who monitor meteorological patterns during a global crisis. They discover a mysterious signal from a Cepheid variable star, revealing a desperate message from an alien civilization facing nuclear catastrophe. The story explores themes of communication, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, and the dangers of technological advancement.