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Asteroids, Proteins and Life on Earth

Prominent philosopher Richard Dawkins suggests that life on Earth may have been seeded by aliens. As crazy as that sounds new NASA findings support the theory as new findings emerge that suggest that life on Earth may have, in part, started in space. Hit the jump as we explain the findings and science behind these discoveries.

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Marcus Chown - Author Of "Solar System"

Marcus Chown is an award-winning writer, and author of the recently released "Solar System", an electronic book for the iPad. With years of experience in literature and a degree in physics, Chown brings not only his expertise but unique sense of humor to this stunning view of our planetary family.

Faber and Faber, a traditional UK publishing house whose former editor was none other than T.S. Eliot and Touch Press, known for their software development, media production and interactive design make for a powerful collaborative force behind this exceptional book.

"Solar System" proves that electronic books can push the boundaries of the digital frontier, and Marcus was kind enough to share some inspiring words about himself and making this project a reality.

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Jan
27

Arsenic and Old Space: The Possibilities of Life

NASA funded research uncovers a microbe which can substitute Arsenate for Phosphate and redefines life as we know it. Felisa Wolf-Simon, head author of the paper submitted by the NASA team, says the discovery, "Cracks open the doors for what we might find in the universe."

With a new play book for what life is and where it can survive, our search for alien life changes - allowing us to investigate previously "uninhabitable" environments and recognize previously unthinkable life forms.

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Jan
17

Garrett Lisi and The Theory Of Everything

Through a complex and beautiful geometric shape, physicist Garrett Lisi attempts to find the illusive graviton and with this, The Theory Of Everything. Whether he is successful is still uncertain. What can not be argued is his unyielding drive to push through what we think we know today.

He's a renegade to some, but to others one of the greatest minds of our time.

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Do you think space exploration is worth the resources?

bobbonew: With the limited amount of technology in existence for humans to explore outer space, some say that it is just a waste of money investing in a fantasy. On the flip side, others say that it is a necessity for our civilizations eventual survival.

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If you could travel to another planet, but never return to Earth, would you do it?

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Are we alone in the universe?

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What is NASA up to these days?

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If water came from space, and all life on Earth came from water, doesn't that mean we came from space too?

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Do you think there is life outside of our galaxy?

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