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Originally Posted by dyna mo
Planets With the Right Conditions are Rare
Planetary systems are rare
Habitable zones, proper distance from star for liquid water, are narrow
Galaxy is a dangerous place (gamma-ray bursters, asteroid impacts, etc)
Earth/Moon system is unique (large tides needed for molecular evolution)
Life Is Rare
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0...n_2632324.html
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Kepler Space Telescope Data Reveals Billions Of Earth-Like Planets Near Earth
Scientists estimate 6 percent of the 75 billion red dwarf stars may have Earth-size planets orbiting them at a possible habitable distance. That works out to approximately 4.5 billion Earths out there.
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Again, there's a difference between "is there other life in the Universe" and "is there other intelligent life in the Universe" and "is there other intelligent life in the Universe and why are they sticking things up my bum"
