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David F Mayer
I consider life to be VERY LIKELY to originate
Mon Apr 30, 2012 12:59pm
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on any Earth-like planet (in terms of composition, temperature, etc). But I suspect that the vast majority of life-bearing planets have only microbes as residents.

I also consider it likely that Mars has indigenous microbes as well.

Complex life is far less common in the Universe than microbial life.

David F Mayer

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Sun's Twin Discovered! — c.c.keiser, Sun Apr 29 2:46pm

Will we find another Earth? http://news.discovery.com/space/suns-twin-is-an-optimum-seti-target-120426.html 'Simply put, the nearby presence of a twin star potentially offers a fascinating experiment ... more
The situation will not be exactly the same. — David F Mayer, Sun Apr 29 4:04pm

If there were a more ferrous ions in the oceans and the erodible land, then it would have absorbed enough oxygen to prevent the creation of an oxygen atmosphere as yet. The star could be hundreds of... more
Agreed....but... — c.c.keiser, Sun Apr 29 5:48pm

the question remains could there be life to evolve? If so...is there any way to find out?
I consider life to be VERY LIKELY to originate — David F Mayer, Mon Apr 30 12:59pm
Re: I consider life to be VERY LIKELY to originate — c.c.keiser, Mon Apr 30 7:18pm

I agree, so what drive evolution? Adversity maybe?
Evolution is driven by a combination of: — David F Mayer, Wed May 2 5:49pm

hereditary variation and selection. David F Mayer
Potential responsibility problems.. — Tinfoil, Sun Apr 29 3:08pm

I'm thinking Starfleet's Non-Interference policy. What if we find an extraterrestial civilization at,say,our level was prior to WW2? Do we give them our technology?
If human history is any guide, and we manage to get there, — David F Mayer, Sun Apr 29 4:06pm

we will attack them, exterminate the majority, and enslave the survivors, forcing our religions down their throats at gunpoint. The Evil Space Invaders will almost certainly be from Earth. David F... more
LOL! I agree again, we are the MOTU! — c.c.keiser, Sun Apr 29 5:50pm

Monsters Of The Universe! 8^)
I would send them this.. — Tinfoil, Sun Apr 29 5:04pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7RXRLao17k
Part two.. — Tinfoil, Sun Apr 29 5:10pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMNxWiHjytI&feature=watch_response
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