New study suggests intelligent life on other planets may be more likely than thought

A new study from Penn State University suggests that intelligent life on other planets may be more likely than previously thought. Researchers found that life on Earth developed through natural evolutionary processes rather than improbable events. The study indicates that Earth's environment became suitable for complex life at specific times, known as "windows of habitability." This challenges earlier beliefs about the randomness of life's emergence on Earth. Scientists believe this model could apply to other planets, increasing the chances of finding similar life forms elsewhere in the universe. The findings shift the perspective on how life evolves in relation to environmental conditions.