FRAGMENT FROM NATURE continues from last weekend and concludes this weekend featuring an intriguing article by Dimitra Atri on the possibilities of galactic cosmic ray powered life in the subterranean universe. Mankind has, at least in our latest technological incarnation, invested close to zero in curiosity about life beyond Earth. This remarkable state of affairs is a singular fact that defines human self-absorption, and gives a sobering context to a species who trashes their nest, wantonly exterminates other species, and ignores existential threats.