Life on Other Planets
Grand by Design
It’s as busy as Grand Central Station. This New York landmark, correctly referred to as Grand Central Terminal, is often thought of as the epitome of chaos. Rightfully so. I happened to be there … more
Can Tiny Organisms Survive Hostile Space?
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Abundant scientific evidence establishes that life originated on Earth in a geologic instant (no time).1 Additionally, life arose without benefit of … more
Why look for ET? Did Jesus have sick days? Do we exist? Distinguishing cultural rules from biblical truths
(02/28/2012) Why look for ET? Did Jesus have sick days? Do we exist? Distinguishing cultural rules from biblical truths more
Is ET dissing us?
You might have seen MSNBC, "British scientists recreate the molecules that gave birth to life itself" Jan 30, 2012; http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46197372/ns/technology_and_science-space/#.TyhthYHNmEV more
Does Water on Jupiter's Moon Europa Entail Life?
NASA, "NASA Probe Data Show Evidence of Liquid Water on Icy Europa" Nov 16, 2011; http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/news/display.cfm?News_ID=39004 more
Another Super-Earth in the habitable zone?
USA Today, "Super-Earth spotted on the edge of habitable zone'" Aug 22, 2011; http://content.usatoday.com/communities/sciencefair/post/2011/08/super-earth-spotted-on-the-edge-of-habitable-zone/1 more
Special Edition: Alaska Cruise 2011, No. 1
Special Edition: Alaska Cruise 2011, No. 1 more
Are We Alone? Drake's Equaiton Says Maybe Not
Space.com, "Are We Alone In the Universe? New Analysis Says Maybe" July 26, 2011; http://www.space.com/12421-alien-life-rare-universe-extraterrestrials-seti.html more
New Conditions for Life on Other Planets: Tidal Effects Change 'Habitable Zone' Concept
Science Daily, "New Conditions for Life on Other Planets: Tidal Effects Change 'Habitable Zone' Concept," Mar 02, 2011; http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110224091735.htm more
NASA Scientist Claims Evidence of Alien Life on Meteorite
FoxNews.com, "NASA Scientist Claims Evidence of Alien Life on Meteorite," Mar 05, 2011; … more
NASA Finds New Life
GIZMODO, "NASA Finds New Life," Dec 02, 2010,; http://gizmodo.com/5704158/nasa-finds-new-life more
A TNRTB Best of: Is Oxygen a Signature for Life?
Working at Reasons To Believe provides many opportunities for us to travel around the country and the world, not only to engage skeptics in discussion about science-faith issues, but also to encourage … more
Survival of Earth-life on Mars
NASA expends considerable effort to ensure any life-detecting spacecraft they send to Mars do not, themselves, contaminate Mars with Earth-life. At every phase of the mission multiple steps are taken … more
An Ocean of Wonder
The recent discovery and analysis of a planet described as “something like our own Earth” highlights the point. This particular planet, with the colorful name GJ1214, is about six and half … more
Is Oxygen a Signature for Life?
Astrobiology was launched as a scientific discipline at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Its stated goal is to find extraterrestrial life. But there's a problem. How does one go about … more
Clouds of Methane May Mean Life on Mars
Source: FoxNews.com, "Clouds of Methane May Mean Life on Mars," January 16, 2009
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,479997,00.html more
Where to Look for Earth's First Life
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The Oxygen–Antioxidant Paradox
Advanced life requires the efficient processing of energy to perform work. Only the oxidation of carbohydrates, starches, and fats can deliver the necessary efficiency. However, the presence of oxygen … more
Rare Solar System Location
The solar system’s current position (in between two nearby exceptionally symmetrical and widely separated spiral arms that are devoid of any significant spurs or feathers) keeps the solar … more
Too Much Sulfur
Sulfur plays a crucial role in life chemistry. This fact became personal for me a year ago when I was diagnosed as sulfur deficient. Many protein functions crucially depend on sulfur. Fortunately, … more