advanced life

Spiral Arms Designed for Life

June 3, 2019

Two weeks ago, I introduced my blog by describing my issue with how each of the Star Wars movies references civilizations in “a galaxy...

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by Hugh Ross Read

A Supermassive Black Hole Like No Other, But Optimal for Life

May 20, 2019

I have a problem with the Star Wars movies. Each saga film opens with the famous words, “In a galaxy far, far away.” We...

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by Hugh Ross Read

Earth, an Extraordinary Magnet for Life

April 15, 2019

We might take it for granted, but our planet’s magnetic field is no sure thing. A just-published research paper by three Australian astronomers shows...

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by Hugh Ross Read

Life Requires Galactic and Supergalactic Habitable Zones

April 8, 2019

Zones where advanced life can exist in the universe just became stricter. Astronomical researchers have discovered that livable neighborhoods must include not only favorable...

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by Hugh Ross Read