Intelligent Life Really Can't Exist Anywhere Else

In newly published research from Oxford University's Future of Humanity Institute, scientists study the likelihood of key times for evolution of life on Earth and conclude that it would be virtually impossible for that life to evolve the same way somewhere else. Life has come a very long way in a very short time on Earth, relatively speaking—and scientists say that represents even more improbable luck for intelligent life that is rare to begin with. For decades, scientists and even philosophers have chased many explanations for the Fermi paradox. How, in an infinitely big universe, can we be the only intelligent life we’ve ever encountered? Even on Earth itself, they wonder, how are we the only species that ever has evolved advanced intelligence? [View in Browser]( [Popular Mechanics]( [SHOP]( [EXCLUSIVE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [Intelligent Life Really Can't Exist Anywhere Else]( [Intelligent Life Really Can't Exist Anywhere Else]( In newly published research from Oxford University's Future of Humanity Institute, scientists study the likelihood of key times for evolution of life on Earth and conclude that it would be virtually impossible for that life to evolve the same way somewhere else. Life has come a very long way in a very short time on Earth, relatively speaking—and scientists say that represents even more improbable luck for intelligent life that is rare to begin with. For decades, scientists and even philosophers have chased many explanations for the Fermi paradox. How, in an infinitely big universe, can we be the only intelligent life we’ve ever encountered? Even on Earth itself, they wonder, how are we the only species that ever has evolved advanced intelligence? [Join Now & Read More]( [30 Best Easter Basket Ideas for Boys]( [30 Best Easter Basket Ideas for Boys]( No soon-to-be discarded stuffed animals or sugar highs on our watch. [Read More]( [Alternate text] [Alternate text] [Amazon’s Having a Massive Sale on Beats Headphones Right Now]( [Amazon’s Having a Massive Sale on Beats Headphones Right Now]( Snag 20% off Beats’ beyond-popular buds. [Read More]( [Chill Out and Keep Warm With One of These Stylish Outdoor Fireplaces]( [Chill Out and Keep Warm With One of These Stylish Outdoor Fireplaces]( This one accessory can make your outdoor space more inviting in an instant. [Read More]( [Alternate text] [Alternate text] [Purdy’s 6-in-1 Painter’s Tool Is The Definition of Beautiful Versatility]( Purdy’s 6-in-1 Painter’s Tool Is The Definition of Beautiful Versatility]( And it can do more than just the jobs of six other tools. [Read More]( [10 Best Weed Killers for Destroying Invasive Plants]( [10 Best Weed Killers for Destroying Invasive Plants]( Make your lawn and garden weed-free zones with these sprays and concentrates. [Read More]( [Alternate text] [Win a Brand New 13]( Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice/Notice at Collection]( PopularMechanics.com ©2022 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019