Are we alone? This question is nearly as old as humanity itself. Today, this question in astronomy focuses …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
Hard as Ice, Fluid as Water: An Allegory on the Stages of a Successful Life
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisA young businessman was betrayed by his partner and was left without wealth or hope. Desperate and despondent, …
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A classic proverb goes: “You do not know how to count your blessings when you’re in the middle …
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Space
New Theory Concludes That the Origin of Life on Earth-Like Planets Is Likely
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesDoes the existence of life on Earth tell us anything about the probability of abiogenesis — the origin of …
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We hear it all the time. Life is short — choose happiness. The truth is, living a happier, …
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Space
NASA Experiment Suggests the Need to Dig Deep for Evidence of Life on Mars
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAccording to a new NASA laboratory experiment, rovers may have to dig about 6.6 feet (two meters) or …
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Space
Can Long-Term Liquid Water Also Be Found on Non-Earth-Like Planets?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesLiquid water is an important prerequisite for life to develop on a planet. As researchers from the University …
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The rapid development of fauna 540 million years ago has permanently changed the Earth — far into its …
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Rochester astrophysicist Adam Frank discusses why cognitive activity operating on a planetary scale is necessary to tackle global …
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Environment
What the Rise in Oxygen on Early Earth Tells Us About Life on Other Planets
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen did the Earth reach oxygen levels sufficient to support animal life? The answer to this has implications …