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Delve into the intriguing possibilities of microbial life beyond Earth, as we contemplate the swift emergence of life on our planet and the wide availability of essential elements like water and energy. Despite the prevalence of planets, Earth stands out as a unique haven for complex life forms. Discover more about this fascinating topic by watching the video linked below.
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Rare Earth? 6 Dec 2018
Life so far • Microbial life may be widespread in the universe • Life arose quickly on Earth • Our dirty environment was suitable • Planets are common • Water-Energy-Biogenic elements are widely available • Life fills all plausible Earth environments
Earth is a pale blue dot • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO5FwsblpT8 • Ward & Brownlee: Don’t marginalize Earth • Earths with complex life are rare • It is still possible that life is rare, even unique • Sagan: Better protect life here on Earth