Rare Earth Hypothesis
Recently, the rare earth hypothesis has returned to scientific discussion as new exoplanet data reshapes our understanding of life’s likelihood beyond Earth.
- The term “rare earth hypothesis” refers to the idea that simple microbial life may be common in the universe, but complex, multicellular life is likely extremely rare.
- It means that Earth-like ecosystems require an unusually long and precise chain of planetary, atmospheric, geological, and stellar conditions, making truly earth-like worlds uncommon.
- Proposed in 2000 by Peter Ward and Donald Brownlee, the hypothesis argues that complex life emerges only when numerous factors such as the right star, a stable ....
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