• Etterra@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    Not likely. Based on the amount of known matter, ratios of detected elements in various locations, and life cycles of stars, we’re most likely pretty early on the scene. As just one example out of many, phosphorus (which is needed for life as we know it) is kinda rare in the universe and our little piece of the galaxy is unusually abundant in it, especially Earth.