Low-mass planets like those in our solar system are everywhere.BBC NEWS | Science & Environment | Scientists announce planet bountyGiven that the elements necessary for the creation of life are also turning out to be quite prevalent, the odds for extra-terrestrial life are going through the roof.
"From [our] results, we know now that at least 40% of solar-type stars have low-mass planets. This is really important because it means that low-mass planets are everywhere, basically," explained Stephane Udry from Geneva University, Switzerland.
We are probably not all that special and most likely not alone. Just a bit isolated right now.
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People who insist we are God's special little project and are alone do not have scientific odds in their favor at all. It's a big universe.
I've got seti@home running on our machines. Must...find...aliens.
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