A Stable Atmosphere: Another Reason Our Planet Is Special

_{Daniel Bakken
January 20, 2015

Intelligent Design, Physical Sciences

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There are many reasons the Earth shouldn't have one. Read More ›

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Daniel Bakken

Date
January 5, 2015

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Physical Sciences
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How Solar Systems Are Formed

_{Daniel Bakken
January 5, 2015

Physical Sciences

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Being in the habitable zone is not sufficient for a planet to continuously keep liquid water on its surface. Read More ›

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Daniel Bakken

Date
December 17, 2014

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Physical Sciences
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What About the Actual Data We Have Been Acquiring About Exoplanets?

_{Daniel Bakken
December 17, 2014

Physical Sciences

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"Earthlike exoplanets" are a favorite subject of science and popular media reporting. Read More ›

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Author
Daniel Bakken

Date
December 10, 2014

Categories
Intelligent Design
Physical Sciences
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, __k-review, Continuing Series, exoplanets, science}

For Earth-like Planets, You Need the Right Galactic Environment

_{Daniel Bakken
December 10, 2014

Intelligent Design, Physical Sciences

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It could be that for an Earth-like planet to form, the metallicity of its solar and galactic neighborhood needs to be close to that of our early solar system. Read More ›

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Daniel Bakken

Date
December 3, 2014

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Intelligent Design
Physical Sciences
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, __k-review, Continuing Series, exoplanets, science}

We Sure Are Lucky to Have Our Moon (Among Other Things)

_{Daniel Bakken
December 3, 2014

Intelligent Design, Physical Sciences

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Along with those we've already discussed in this series, further parameters must be added to the list of conditions for a life-supporting planet. Read More ›

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Daniel Bakken

Date
December 1, 2014

Categories
Physical Sciences
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, __k-review, Continuing Series, exoplanets, science}

Notwithstanding What Bill Nye Says, the Sun Is Not an “Unremarkable” Star

_{Daniel Bakken
December 1, 2014

Physical Sciences

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For a planet to be habitable, its star must also meet certain standards. Read More ›

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Daniel Bakken

Date
November 25, 2014

Categories
Life Sciences
Physical Sciences
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, __k-review, Continuing Series, exoplanets, science}

In Search of Circumstellar Habitable Zones

_{Daniel Bakken
November 25, 2014

Life Sciences, Physical Sciences

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Astrobiologists have used the term for many decades. This shell encompasses the distance at which a planet in a fairly circular orbit could maintain liquid water on its surface. Read More ›

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Daniel Bakken

Date
November 18, 2014

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Life Sciences
Physical Sciences
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, __k-review, exoplanets, science}

In Search of Exoplanets: Defining Habitable Space Bodies

_{Daniel Bakken
November 18, 2014

Life Sciences, Physical Sciences

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Bill Nye, among others, has speculated that "We May Discover Life on Europa." Read More ›

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Author
Daniel Bakken

Date
November 13, 2014

Categories
Life Sciences
Physical Sciences
Tagged
, __k-review, exoplanets, News, science}

One Thing Comet Probe Hubbub Has Right: Water Is Vital to Life Chemistry

_{Daniel Bakken
November 13, 2014

Life Sciences, Physical Sciences

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With the landing of a probe on comet 67P, excitement has centered on the idea that life arose in water carried here by comets. Read More ›

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Daniel Bakken

Date
November 10, 2014

Categories
Life Sciences
Physical Sciences
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, __k-review, exoplanets, science}

On Fermi’s Paradox: Challenging the Principle of Mediocrity

_{Daniel Bakken
November 10, 2014

Life Sciences, Physical Sciences

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Since there are so many planets in the galaxy and universe, it's natural to assume that there must be other intelligent life forms out there. Read More ›