2007-11-02 06:59:56 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
of course-there are countless planets out there,to assume otherwise would be bordering on madness
2007-11-02 07:06:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Yes there will be other inhabitable planets, but they may not be as plentiful as many would believe. The fact that intelligent life exists on Earth is a miracle in its self. A God given miracle.
If the Earth were tilted a little more either way then it would be either too hot or too cold to sustain life as it does. If we were a little closer or further away from the sun the same fate would have prevented our existence.
The atmosphere is the right mixture for life (hence the problems global warming could bring)
And all our fellow creatures have an important roll to play in our existence for instance bees and other insects pollinate plants which we and other creatures eat. Some one as said that man could not live more than a further seven years if bees became extinct!
But I believe God put man on Earth and sustains him for the purpose that he may care for this garden he has given us and one day travel beyond our solar system with his massage of good will.
So if anyone out there in the Universe is reading Yahoo Answers and wants to reply, please do we are not such a bad bunch here on Earth.
2007-11-03 10:35:07 · answer #2 · answered by paul j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is definitely life elsewhere in the universe and certainly our galaxy. There are that many stars and planets round them that the conditions for life to emerge must exist. Just look at the numbers involved. It is worth noting that life took a hold on Earth immediately as soon as conditions allowed. Life seems to be the eventual emergent property of complex chemical reactions. The only remaining thing is to actually detect it on other worlds, or even be visited by an alien species, but the distances between the stars and the limitation of the speed of light would be a massive burden to overcome. However, if you think about how technology on Earth has quickly advanced in only 50 years, imagine the capabilities of a species hundreds of years older than ours. If indeed they embrace technology like we do. Would they view us as just another primitive race and observe from a distance? Or, in their wisdom, chance making contact and maybe upset our natural evolution. Who knows. But what if they are observing us, as we watch nature programs about animals on TV?
2007-11-03 05:07:07 · answer #3 · answered by Andyp3001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing to remember is that we have absolutely NO evidence one way or the other at the moment - we've never seen or heard anything to either suggest or preclude other life out there.
There is a famous equation (Drake's Equation) which, by process of ever decreasing probabilities, suggests that there are potentially loads of other inhabited planets (in our galaxy alone) but it's still just supposition.
Personally, I think there's other life somewhere, although I don't think they've visited us or are ever likely too (the distances involved are just massive). But Martin Rees, the Astronomer Royal, believes we could represent the beginnings of life in the universe - so that's anther possibility.
I do hope we find out in my life time, though.
2007-11-02 17:23:34 · answer #4 · answered by Ms Minger 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes because if it is possible on one (the Earth) then it is possible all over the universe. And now that we know that organisms can live in the extremes that gives an even bigger chance. It almost or did happen twice in the same solar system.
2007-11-02 16:02:43 · answer #5 · answered by Ethan F 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it would be pretty foolish to think that there is not. Theres billions of planets how can this be the only one with life.
2007-11-02 19:06:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The human race on Earth is grossly inflated by its own importance.
To assume that we are the only form of life in the universe, is quite ridiculous.
What form this life will take and whether we will ever actually contact these beings, whatever they are, is open to doubt.
Don't forget, the Earth has a limited lifespan - it won't last forever.
2007-11-02 14:15:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
yes. just think of what we know about the other planets. then think of what we dont know about them...what we dont even know is out there. in the vast expanse of space, there has to be some sort of life on some planet.
i like this comparison i heard somewhere...what we know about space (planets, moons, stars, comets, etc) is the size of a small fishbowl. what we dont know is the size of the pacific ocean. in all that ocean, there has to be other fish outside the fishbowl.
2007-11-02 14:10:59 · answer #8 · answered by DanG 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No one knows about that but i have read a space book and they said there was rivers flowing in mars so there couldve been life at mars
2007-11-03 03:10:34 · answer #9 · answered by daiel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's think about it for a minute. Trillions of galaxies, with billions of stars each. A good number of these stars, are stable enough, and mature enough to provide for a nice warm and cozy home like ours. Wouldn't you think it is VERY arrogant to believe we're alone?
2007-11-02 14:19:42 · answer #10 · answered by Ricardo A 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋