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shamrock_uk · 04-10-2005, 05:34 AM

But there's no reason why such lifeforms have to be carbon-based - some scientists have even postulated the development of silicon-based lifeforms which would probably require conditions different from those in the traditional habitable zone.

Personally, I think its nearly statistically certain that life exists elsewhere. The chance of life developing is very small, but even if its one in a trillion, there's plenty of stars to go around

We always have the sub-surface Martian water to explore too. And then there's Europa too. Exciting stuff!

04-10-2005, 05:34 AM	#16
shamrock_uk Dracolich Join Date: January 24, 2004 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 3,092	But there's no reason why such lifeforms have to be carbon-based - some scientists have even postulated the development of silicon-based lifeforms which would probably require conditions different from those in the traditional habitable zone. Personally, I think its nearly statistically certain that life exists elsewhere. The chance of life developing is very small, but even if its one in a trillion, there's plenty of stars to go around We always have the sub-surface Martian water to explore too. And then there's Europa too. Exciting stuff!