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Because it's necessary for all life on earth, it has certain unusual properties like being a nearly universal solvent, which makes it very useful for a number of biological functions. But really life could hypothetically exist that is truly alien to ours, and does not require water.

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Why do scientists think the earth is the only planet to support human life as you know it?

Scientists consider Earth to be unique in supporting human life due to its ideal distance from the sun, the presence of water in liquid form, a protective atmosphere, and a diverse range of ecosystems. Other planets in our solar system do not have these conditions necessary for human life to exist.


Why do scientists think mars may have once been a warmer place and may have had a thicker atmosphere?

Scientists have proven that liquid water once existed on Mars. Currently Mars is too cold and atmospheric pressure is too low for water to remain liquid, so both temperature and surface pressure must have been higher.


What does the eruption on Neptune's moon involve?

Salt water? I guess you mean the moon Triton. Scientists seem to think it's liquid methane and liquid nitrogen that is being thrown onto the surface, forming a thin atmosphere of mainly nitrogen with some methane.


What do scientists think are the reason that there is no liquid water on mars now?

The reason why Mars has no water because its atmosphere is too thin, so the sun vapoured all the water on Mars and it does not have any plants to make it rain there.


Why do scientist think that conditions for life might exist within Enceladus?

They do not think that conditions for life must exist inside Enceladus; they merely think it is possible. The Cassini probe has detected geysers venting ice and water vapor from beneath the icy surface of Enceladus, indicating that there is liquid water beneath the ice. Scientists consider liquid water to be the best indicator for a planet or moon to potentially be suitable for life.

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Why do scientists think there is liquid in the Earth's core?

Scientist think there is liquid in the Earth's core because the temperature there is far too high for any rocks or metals to remain solid


What do scientist think might exist under Europa's crust?

Scientists believe that there is liquid water, under the crust of Europa.


Why do scientists think that Europa might have the conditions for life to develop?

As far was we know the development requires water in its liquid for to be present and a source of energy to supply/drive chemical reactions. We know that deep down Europa has a liquid layer (of water) and the geysers of this water into space proves that there is energy in Europa's core.


Scientists think that Europa may have?

It may have oceans of liquid water under its layers of water ice. Scientists want to know if these oceans (assuming they are there) contain any forms of life.


Why do scientists think it is necessary to develop new ways to create ethanol?

Scientists believe it is necessary to develop new ways to create ethanol to increase its efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and minimize competition with food resources. By exploring alternative sources and production methods, scientists aim to make ethanol production more sustainable and cost-effective.


Scientists think that europa may have what?

The scientists think that Europa can have the life on it.


Why do scientists think that mars may have once been a warmer place?

Because its rocks clearly show that it once had oceans made of liquid water.


Why do scientists think the earth is the only planet to support human life as you know it?

Scientists consider Earth to be unique in supporting human life due to its ideal distance from the sun, the presence of water in liquid form, a protective atmosphere, and a diverse range of ecosystems. Other planets in our solar system do not have these conditions necessary for human life to exist.


Should Scientists become Presidents of Africa?

I think that it is generally helpful for political leaders to have a knowledge of science. I don't think that a background as a professional scientist would be necessary, although it would do no harm.


Can you write a sentence using the word origin?

Evolution explains a great deal about the origin of each species on this planet.It was patently obvious that he was the origin of the terrible smell.It didn't take much sleuthing to figure out that she was the origin of all the rumors about my friend.Most people rarely, if ever, stop to think about the origin of the food they are eating.No one really knows the origin of the legend, although there are many, many theories.


Why do scientists think mars may have once been a warmer place and may have had a thicker atmosphere?

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What is the origin of the surname 'Martines'?

I think the origin is Martins, that's portuguese, it pronunces "Martens", I think..