Doing the Math on Life

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Socrates II — 6/16/2009 1:40:48 AM (archived)

Doing the Math on Life

http://www.astrobio.net/news/article3165.html

By studying theories about why the universe is the way it is, mathematicians are hoping to uncover what these theories mean for the origin and future of life.

Mathematics could be the key to answering some of life's biggest questions, and could help astrobiologists understand life's place in the universe.

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Formic Acid found in the Tagish Lake Meteorite - Socrates II - 6/11/2009 7:39:25 PM
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    - re: Life may also need plate tectonics to happen - Socrates II - 6/12/2009 2:22:58 PM
      - Life helps planets last longer; DNA analog may explain how life originated - Socrates II - 6/13/2009 3:49:51 AM
        
        Life will be a bit short of breath - Adam - 6/16/2009 10:14:24 AM
        
        Doing the Math on Life - Socrates II - 6/16/2009 1:40:48 AM
        
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