New planets found!

[tattoosteve99]

I saw a right up somewhere saying scientists found more planets! I wish I could find it . Anyway they say that some planets are in the "sweet" spot. Not to hot, not to cold. Oh my how excited I am. I'm almost peed my pants when I read that lol. I'm kind of a space/planet freak and I love watching the NASA channel even if it's boring.

[Chako]

Here you go. 

http://www.mercurynews.com/science/ci_19475891

[Grant Lamontagne]

There are two points I have on this kind of thing.  First is that we have to be pretty narrow minded to think we are alone in the universe.  We simply aren't that special, and just because we haven't seen it yet is no evidence that it doesn't exist.

The second point is that we are looking for planets that could support life as we know it.  There's huge potential for "life" beyond the narrow requirements we have with regards to water, atmosphere and temperature.  The question is whether or not we could recognize a different form of life when/if we encounter it.

Def

[jekostas]

There are two points I have on this kind of thing.  First is that we have to be pretty narrow minded to think we are alone in the universe.  We simply aren't that special, and just because we haven't seen it yet is no evidence that it doesn't exist.

The second point is that we are looking for planets that could support life as we know it.  There's huge potential for "life" beyond the narrow requirements we have with regards to water, atmosphere and temperature.  The question is whether or not we could recognize a different form of life when/if we encounter it.

Def

So what you're saying is no blue cat-people who want to have sex with us?

Outside of... ahem, *special* conventions, that is.

[badwolf]

Check out APOD they reported this December 7th

[Grant Lamontagne]

There are two points I have on this kind of thing.  First is that we have to be pretty narrow minded to think we are alone in the universe.  We simply aren't that special, and just because we haven't seen it yet is no evidence that it doesn't exist.

The second point is that we are looking for planets that could support life as we know it.  There's huge potential for "life" beyond the narrow requirements we have with regards to water, atmosphere and temperature.  The question is whether or not we could recognize a different form of life when/if we encounter it.

Def

So what you're saying is no blue cat-people who want to have sex with us?

Outside of... ahem, *special* conventions, that is.

There could be blue cat people that want to have sex with us- in fact, by law of averages, there's almost certainly a planet like that somewhere in the universe! 

There is also the same chance that there's a planet populated by semi molten rocks that don't move but also want to have sex with us and communicate their intentions by transmitting The Smurfs And The Magic Flute over and over again to your iPhone.

Def

[Pacu]

I imagine there are mean and horrible aliens out there...best to lay low.

[kirk13]

As long as one of these exoplanets has a bar that seves Pan Galactic Gargleblasters....

[Reinier]

As long as one of these exoplanets has a bar that seves Pan Galactic Gargleblasters....

But please avoid the Old Pink Dog Bar

[duckman1975]

The truth is out there, I believe we are not alone. Hope the sweet spots planet supports life forms that are peacefull and advance. I hate to think what would happened if they are like the humanrace and are far more advance, remember the conquestadors and the mayan civilitation? 

[captain spaulding]

I saw a right up somewhere saying scientists found more planets! I wish I could find it . Anyway they say that some planets are in the "sweet" spot. Not to hot, not to cold. Oh my how excited I am. I'm almost peed my pants when I read that lol. I'm kind of a space/planet freak and I love watching the NASA channel even if it's boring.

Add me to the Space freak list. I can't get enough of it and find everything about space and time to be very intriguing and a joy to ponder about. All this space talk has me wondering. (uh oh...)   

My question to anyone who might have the answer is has there ever been a MT in space.  If so which one. I think if there has never been one in space before Leatherman might want to jump on the thought of being the first manufacturer to put a MT in space.   

[Syph007]

My question to anyone who might have the answer is has there ever been a MT in space.  If so which one. I think if there has never been one in space before Leatherman might want to jump on the thought of being the first manufacturer to put a MT in space.   

NASA standard issue a SAK, not sure which one.  I count a SAK as an MT, but some dont I guess.  I dont know if any plier based MT has been up there.

Ever since I heard of the Drake equation way back when, I never doubted other life existed... BUT.. since they have never come here (that I know of) i just proved to me that fast than light travel and interstellar travel really isnt possible.  That's my take on it anyhow.

[jekostas]

My question to anyone who might have the answer is has there ever been a MT in space.  If so which one. I think if there has never been one in space before Leatherman might want to jump on the thought of being the first manufacturer to put a MT in space.   

NASA standard issue a SAK, not sure which one.  I count a SAK as an MT, but some dont I guess.  I dont know if any plier based MT has been up there.

Leatherman MTs have been on three shuttle missions.

[captain spaulding]

Awesome info guys. SAK'S and MT'S in Space is awesome. I guess my next mission is to find a SAK or MT that's been in space. 

[Singh]

I saw this online. It was pretty awesome news.

[Grant Lamontagne]

My question to anyone who might have the answer is has there ever been a MT in space.  If so which one. I think if there has never been one in space before Leatherman might want to jump on the thought of being the first manufacturer to put a MT in space.   

NASA standard issue a SAK, not sure which one.  I count a SAK as an MT, but some dont I guess.  I dont know if any plier based MT has been up there.

Ever since I heard of the Drake equation way back when, I never doubted other life existed... BUT.. since they have never come here (that I know of) i just proved to me that fast than light travel and interstellar travel really isnt possible.  That's my take on it anyhow.

Any creatures with the ability to travel between stars in a reasonable amount of time are likely able to hide themselves from us.  And, classic sci-fi notwithstanding, anyone capable of traveling that far could find anything they might want from us in a billion other places too.

Def

[Mercury]

Really exciting news!  I love hearing this sort of thing.  I believe that other life has to exist, but it is restrained by the same problems we are in getting here.

[tattoosteve99]

Actually "warp speed" is possible but not as you would imagine. Think of it as a piece of paper draw a line and two points on the ends. The fastest way from one to the other is a straight line...right? Wrong. Fold the paper in half and now you have a wormhole or warp speed effect. Imagine a warp field that generate small wormholes as you travel. The technology exists already (haldron collider) just not practical at the moment. Yeah I know geek.

[Syph007]

Actually "warp speed" is possible but not as you would imagine. Think of it as a piece of paper draw a line and two points on the ends. The fastest way from one to the other is a straight line...right? Wrong. Fold the paper in half and now you have a wormhole or warp speed effect. Imagine a warp field that generate small wormholes as you travel. The technology exists already (haldron collider) just not practical at the moment. Yeah I know geek.

Not geeky at all, the hadron is awesome.   When I was in grad school my supervisor was actually one of the founding members of the CLS.. large Canadian synchrotron ,  http://www.lightsource.ca/

[captain spaulding]

Actually "warp speed" is possible but not as you would imagine. Think of it as a piece of paper draw a line and two points on the ends. The fastest way from one to the other is a straight line...right? Wrong. Fold the paper in half and now you have a wormhole or warp speed effect. Imagine a warp field that generate small wormholes as you travel. The technology exists already (haldron collider) just not practical at the moment. Yeah I know geek.

I explain this to my buddies every few weeks.