Why is it not possible? Don't forget just about 10000 years ago we were just like wolves. Traveled in groups and hunted. Considering the star is a red dwarf star now, I'm pretty sure this planet has been around longer than the earth(yet maybe even older than the sun) has and if they do have life forms on there, I think they would be "intelligent" by now.DeMoN said:How far is it from Earth? Most of these planets that could support life are too far away for colonization. As for the possibility of extra-terrestrial life, I say probably, but not intelligence.
Life is inevitable under the right conditions, but intelligence (human or greater), is a crapshoot.
Is that the total estimated average (including the hot and cold side), or just the average of the day side? Either way, that's just the average of two extremes, and you'd only get a few zones with favourable conditions. It could probably sustain forms of life in places, but you wouldn't necessarily want to live there0ddity said:Probably not too hot on the hot side, the average surface temperature is 10 degrees F. However, life exists in much harsher conditions on earth than this planet in general, both hot and cold.Costello said:that means no night and day cycle, just choose either (day side = probably too hot, night side = probably too cold, you'd have to live near the intersection)
interesting, but probably way too far to envision colonization?
Potticus said:"...where liquid water could be found....
Hydrogen, helium and oxygen are the three most common elements in the universe. Helium is inert (doesn't bond), that leaves hydrogen and oxygen of which water is made from. It is the most common compound in the universe. If the temperature and mass of the planet are within certain proportions liquid water will almost certain be present to some degree.GeekyGuy said:Potticus said:"...where liquid water could be found....
So, basically, they're saying that distance alone is all the evidence they now have that this could potentially be a life-sustaining planet.
Depravo said:Hydrogen, helium and oxygen are the three most common elements in the universe. Helium is inert (doesn't bond), that leaves hydrogen and oxygen of which water is made from. It is the most common compound in the universe. If the temperature and mass of the planet are within certain proportions liquid water will almost certain be present to some degree.