parts of earliest genetic material may have come from the stars


	parts of earliest genetic material may have come from the stars

wildcat

6-15-2008 3:47 AM

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genetics, meteors, stars

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6-15-2008 5:31 AM

Fast T friend

Does that imply we are all extraterrestrials?

6-15-2008 1:01 PM

Oortcloud

Actually, its not that simple. The BA (Bad Astronomer) provides and excellent explanation of this : Are we Aliens?

6-15-2008 3:07 PM

JohnWaterman

Good clip wildcat, and important link Oortcloud Thanks both

(The BA always keeps his feet on the ground while his eye's on the sky)

6-15-2008 8:07 PM

syncopath

Even a fool knows you can't touch the stars, but it doesn't stop a wise man from trying.
Harry Anderson

6-16-2008 2:55 AM

Fast T friend

thanks Oortcloud for the link, and syncopath for a wonderful reminder. as for me, I like the idea that one can be extraterrestrial to him or herself !

6-16-2008 12:41 PM

tanyamm

Gives new meaning to the expression, 'spaced out'

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