'Dead' Galaxies Aren't So Dead After All (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110531155357.htm)
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 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWVshkVF0SY)
Quote from: Tank on June 04, 2011, 07:55:41 AM
Cue the Monty Python Universe Song! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWVshkVF0SY)
"And pray there's intelligent life somewhere up in space,
'Cause there's bugger all down here on Earth."
Dum-dum!