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'Dead' Galaxies Aren't So Dead After All

Started by Tank, June 04, 2011, 07:55:41 AM

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June 04, 2011, 07:55:41 AM
'Dead' Galaxies Aren't So Dead After All

QuoteScienceDaily (June 1, 2011) — University of Michigan astronomers examined old galaxies and were surprised to discover that they are still making new stars. The results provide insights into how galaxies evolve with time. U-M research fellow Alyson Ford and astronomy professor Joel Bregman presented their findings May 31 at a meeting of the Canadian Astronomical Society in London, Ontario...

Star creation is one element of the Drake Equation. This research refines our knowledge in an area of the estimation of the probability if life, and consequently intelligent life.

Cue the Monty Python Universe Song!
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

The Black Jester

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June 04, 2011, 02:20:16 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 04, 2011, 07:55:41 AM
Cue the Monty Python Universe Song!

"And pray there's intelligent life somewhere up in space,
'Cause there's bugger all down here on Earth."

Dum-dum!
The Black Jester

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