Red Dwarfs: New research suggests their planets might be forever stuck in the microbial age.
Sandeep K S
2 days ago
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The infographic discusses the challenges of complex life developing around M-dwarf stars, highlighting that these stars, despite being common, emit the "wrong" kind of light for photosynthesis. It explains that the photosynthetically active radiation necessary for sustaining life is limited, and achieving Earth-like oxygen levels could take over 10 billion years. Consequently, the evolution of complex animal life on such planets is considered very unlikely.
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