Because we could be and we could not be and both ideas are over whelming
2007-11-07 03:57:20 · 7 answers · asked by Dani 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
It is 100% certain that life exists in space and in every combination from algae to highly intelligent life.
Sadly it is also very very unlikely indeed that we will even communicate with life in space, this is due to the probable distance between each example of life.
2007-11-07 04:09:59 · answer #1 · answered by London Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The universe is so vast and diverse, probability says we are not alone. If so, why haven't extraterrestrials made contact?
Because of the vast distances between stars. Consider
our nearest stellar neighbor, Alpha Centauri, which is 4.5 light years away. The emphasis is on light year, which is the distance light travels in a year, a vast ditance. Take heart, however.
Projects such as SETI (the search for extraterrestrial intelligence) and other programs will one day surprise us with this news: WE'VE MADE CONTACT!
2007-11-07 12:12:06 · answer #2 · answered by higgs2boson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, We are Not Alone, But that Topic is Too Lenghty To
Cover Here, and There Are Many Sources to Prove It,
and I don't mean Biblically either. There's Scientific Evidence
to Back This Up, but People in General, don't want to, or
care to Acknowledge, that There Is A HIGHER POWER in
The Universe other than Us. And They Are REAL!!!.
2007-11-07 12:10:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how Sam can make such a blatant statement without any evidence to support it. Opinions are fine when presented as such.
So far, there is no evidence of extraterrestrial life other than possible microbial life in Martian rock.
People can come on and make all sorts of opinions, but I believe that one should base their knowledge upon facts.
It is only when such life is actually discovered that we shall know the answer to your question. We live in exciting times but we are also in the infancy of Astronomical discovery. We can only excercise patience. Opinions at this point are meaningless.
2007-11-07 12:17:37 · answer #4 · answered by pogoplayer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there may be life on other planets. However, travelling at the speed of light, it would take thousands of years to get a message to them. Therefore, we will never find out.
2007-11-07 12:05:46 · answer #5 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I person would say no. Not to get all clique on you, but the universe is pretty big and we're really not very far into mapping it all.
2007-11-07 12:05:08 · answer #6 · answered by Deathgrip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i think we are.
2007-11-07 12:17:34 · answer #7 · answered by robbiecanadian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋