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Universe’s first life on diamond planets?
In this artist’s conception, a carbon planet orbits a sunlike star in the early universe. Young planetary systems lacking heavy chemical elements but relatively rich in carbon could form worlds made of graphite, carbides and diamond rather than Earth-like silicate … Continue reading
Plato, the Hunter of habitable planets
IMG title=”” alt=”” src=”http://www.mineralfossil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/wpid-03b9350d84eaf04f6b6f76585a3a83b1.jpg” IMG class=”hide” alt=”Plato,il cacciatore di pianeti abitabili” src=”http://www.mineralfossil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/wpid-03b9350d84eaf04f6b6f76585a3a83b1.jpg”(ANSA) – ROMA, 21 FEB – go-ahead for the European Hunter of habitable worlds. The mission, which constitutes an important Italian contribution, was approved by the Esa, is called … Continue reading