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Darwin theory to help find alien life

Posted on Sunday, 8 November, 2009 | 4 comments

Darwin's theory of evolution could prove vital in the search for alien life. NASA astrobiologists are using evolution as a basis in the search for planets on which the conditions could be suitable for the development of life.

Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution may give pointers in the search for alien life, says a Nasa astrobiologist. In a talk marking the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species, a Nasa scientist said that Darwinian evolution will be the driving force of life anywhere in the universe, and we should use its predictions to decide where to look.

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#1 Posted by mcrom901 on 5 November, 2009, 9:33
what a load of piggy crap..... looooooooool sorry.... couldn't resist

#2 Posted by aquatus1 on 5 November, 2009, 11:46
Well...if life does pattern itself solely on organic chemistry...then maybe the rules of evolution would apply...but I would need to hear the entire speech first. It seems an awfully absolute thing to say.

#3 Posted by :PsYKoTiC:BeHAvIoR: on 9 November, 2009, 9:20
Atleast the article clears up my first thought when I read the title. "Oh God, don't let it be a statement that aliens are the missing link!"

#4 Posted by Torgo on 9 November, 2009, 9:37
Any life would necessarily evolve via natural selection of natural mutation. It's not that big a thing to figure out. Anything that reproduces will reproduce with slight inaccuracy. Those organisms that are able to reproduce better than any extant competition will become more common. Evoluti...

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