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A Given what you know about the size of the universe do you support the hypothesis that there is life on other planets?
Of course. Just looking at all the places that life not only exists but thrives, places that humans would be killed, proves that life can exist in even the harshest conditions.
Also it's the height of human arrogance to believe that in the incredible vastness of the universe, among billions of stars and billions of planets, that we just happen to be on the ONLY place that's capable of supporting life.
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The thermodynamic theory of molecular assembly and the power laws that constrain and direct evolution all seems to suggests that life is actually hardwired in the physical laws of the universe. If so, why then is life not ubiquitously found in the universe? The fact that complex life is a finely balanced emergent construct and the extremely dangerous nature of the universe may be part of the reason why this is so. The existence of entire ecosystems of complex lifeforms on Earth therefore, should be viewed as an anomaly and space research so far seems to suggest this. Therefore we should all be thankful that we are able to enjoy the miracle that is Life and do our very best to preserve it.
So far, only Earth is known for certain to have life, although it may be present elsewhere in our solar system such as the liquid subsurface oceans believed to exist on moons like Enceladus, Europa, and Titan. It is almost certain some kind of life exists on Earth-like exoplanets - almost 40 billion of which are thought to be in our galaxy alone.
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Why do some scientists believe in extraterrestrials?
Given the size of the universe, it is almost impossible for Earth to be the only place where life has developed. Some scientists also just want to know what is there; they don't believe or disbelieve, but want to find out.
Did Einstein believe in intelligent life on other planets?
Albert Einstein did express openness to the possibility of intelligent life on other planets, given the vastness of the universe. He acknowledged that the enormity of space and the number of stars suggest that life could exist elsewhere. However, he did not provide definitive evidence or strong opinions on the matter, focusing more on scientific inquiries than on speculative beliefs.
What is the likelihood that other forms of intelligent life exist in other forms on other planets?
The likelihood of other forms of intelligent life existing on other planets is difficult to determine definitively. However, given the vastness of the universe with billions of galaxies and planets, many scientists believe it is probable that other forms of intelligent life could exist elsewhere. Ongoing research in astrobiology and the discovery of exoplanets have fueled interest in the search for extraterrestrial life.
What is the probabilty that there are aliens?
At the moment, there are too many variables, with too wide a margin of error to make a truly reasonable estimate. Too many factors (such as the number of planets and stars, number of planets able to support life, their vicinity to stars etc) are unknown, however a scientist has developed a formula to calculate the probability of life on other planets once these other factors have been satisfactorily settled. That and the fact that life here on earth happened , due to a long line of specific circumstances, and accidents, this makes the chances smaller than the present theories floating around.
Which ancient astronomer developed a geocentric model of the universe?
Claudius Ptolemy, an ancient Greek astronomer, developed the geocentric model of the universe known as the Ptolemaic system. In this model, Earth is at the center of the universe, with the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars all revolving around it.
What is the relationship between a hypothesis and a prediction?
A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, while a prediction is a statement about an expected outcome based on the hypothesis. The hypothesis guides the prediction by suggesting what might happen in a given situation. Predictions are then tested to determine if they support or refute the hypothesis.
How can a experiment support or fail to support a hypothesis?
a hypothesis is given to explain a phenomena which has not been explained till then. it can be supported by an experiment if that experiment gets the other results regarding that particular phenomena in agreement with that being predicted by the hypothesis and if any contradictory fact arises or the result doesnt match the prediction then the hypothesis is again thought upon or totally discarded at times
Is ther life out said the solar system?
It is not currently known. It seems very likely, given the huge amount of stars/planets in the Universe. (There are roughly 1011 galaxies in the observable Universe, with an average of 1011 stars per galaxy; it is now believed that most stars have planets.)
What are the chances of life occurring in the universe?
The chances (the probability) of life occurring in the universe is 1. We are alive, therefore life has occurred in the universe. There is also a 99.999999999% certainty that life exists elsewhere in the universe, because there are roughly dozens of planets in billions of solar systems in billions of galaxies.
Are there any two planets in the universe which have same inclination when revolving around their suns?
As we have yet to determine the characteristics of every planet in the Universe, or even small details like inclination, the answer is, at the moment, no. However, given the amount of possible planets in the Universe - upwards of 10 sextillion, the chances are VERY high. Guess it would depend on what degree of accuracy you require.
Is gravity is there in other planets?
Gravity exists throughout the universe, so the answer is yes. The strength of the gravitational field of any given body will depend upon the size, and density of the body
What is the 'relative' distances between the Earth the Moon the planets the Sun galaxies and the Universe?
Working from the list given in the question ... -- The Earth is closest of all items on the list. -- The Moon is next. -- Three of the solar system's planets are next, then the sun, then the rest of the planets. -- The galaxy of which our solar system is a part is next, followed by all other galaxies. -- The universe is defined as "everything ... all space and all time", so parts of the universe are the nearest, middlest, and farthest things from us, and from anything else.
Is there life out of earth or universe?
Currently, we don't know. So far we have never found any direct evidence of life beyond Earth. But, given the incomprehensibly large number of planets in the universe, many people think there probably is life elsewhere.
What are synonyms of hypothesis?
Another word for 'hypothesis' is an educated guess, which is essentially what a hypothesis is. It is a guess taked from what you assume will happen, given your current knowlege.
What is an inverse statement?
Given a conditional statement of the form:If "hypothesis" then "conclusion",the inverse is:If "not hypothesis" then "not conclusion".
In a hypothesis testing the alternative hypothesis is assumed?
No. The null hypothesis is assumed to be correct unless there is sufficient evidence from the sample and the given criteria (significance level) to reject it.
What causes hypothesis to be rejected?
We have two types of hypothesis i.e., Null Hypothesis and Alternative Hypothesis. we take null hypothesis as the same statement given in the problem. Alternative hypothesis is the statement that is complementary to null hypothesis. When our calculated value is less than the tabulated value, we accept null hypothesis otherwise we reject null hypothesis.
