UEA research shows oceans vital for possibility for alien life

(University of East Anglia) Researchers at the University of East Anglia have made an important step in the race to discover whether other planets could develop and sustain life.New research published today in the journal Astrobiology 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 habitabil...