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What do Scientists Consider the “Habitable Zone” for Planets?

Brian - Staff Writer — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:46:57 +0000

You may have seen recent news stating that scientists have discovered several new planets that may support thanks to the Keplar Space Telescope, a spacecraft that is currently traveling through space and observing distant planets, stars, and solar systems. Thanks largely in part to the work being done by the Keplar Space Telescope, scientists have discovered around 2,300 planets that may be capable of supporting extraterrestrial life. However, this raises the question - what exactly is the Habitable Zone for planets, and what does this have to do with alien life?

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NASA to Announce Bacterial DNA Composed with Arsenic

Brian - Staff Writer — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:55:22 +0000

While it hasn't been completely confirmed, sources say that NASA's big news conference today will confirm the existence of a bacteria that uses Arsenic in place of Phosphorus in its DNA building blocks.

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Extraterrestrial Aliens: Alien Creatures from Other Planets

Brian - Staff Writer — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:10:51 +0000

Extraterrestrial aliens are creatures that come from planets other than Earth. They may look like humans, but an alien may also be completely different from what we know.

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