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In reply to the discussion: Surprised Scientists Find Lifeforms Six Miles Above Earth’s Surface [View all]Deep13
(39,154 posts)2. When tested for ability to respond to stimuli...
scientists found the newly discovered organic material to be between 15 and 20% smarter than creationists and climate deniers.
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Surprised Scientists Find Lifeforms Six Miles Above Earth’s Surface [View all]
Redfairen
Jan 2013
OP
That is very cool. Isn't there a theory that life is pervasive, and exists almost everywhere?
grahamhgreen
Jan 2013
#39
When are we going to stop seeing the "difficult environment for life" crap?
Spitfire of ATJ
Jan 2013
#8
A bit of nitpicking: the troposphere extends from the surface up to ~12-14 km; I think
petronius
Jan 2013
#32
The article is pretty sloppy with the language. I'm a proud resident of the troposphere.
slackmaster
Jan 2013
#36
Maybe the Tea Party can move up there then to create their new Randian society.
Kablooie
Jan 2013
#38