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Oceans vital for possibility for alien life
Description: New research shows the vital role of oceans in moderating climate on Earth-like planets Until now, computer simulations of habitable climates on Earth-like planets have focused on their atmospheres. But the presence of oceans is vital for optimal climate stability and habitability. A research team created a computer simulated pattern of ocean circulation on a hypothetical ocean-covered Earth-like planet. They looked at how different planetary rotation rates would impact heat transport with the presence of oceans taken into account. [Source: ScienceDaily]
URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/07/140720203459.htm
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Source: ScienceDaily
Publish Date: 7/20/2014
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