"Super-Earth" orbiting Gliese 581

[Thornir Alekeg]

Given how much water is seen in the cosmos, there's almost certainly plenty in that system, so a fair amount should be on this planet

Why do you say that? How many planets have we found a fair amount of water on so far?

- and if there's anything all the microbes we've been finding in crazy places lately teaches us, it's that anywhere liquid water exists, life eventually gains a foothold.

True - when life as we know it already exists, it is very capable of filling niches in extreme conditions. But it takes more than just water to create living organisms in the first place, so who knows if the right conditions ever came together to allow some kind of life to even get its first toehold.

 

[Rykion]

Most importantly with a red Sun, we wouldn't have to worry about Kryptonians and their superpowers. A "Super-Earth" indeed.

 

[Ferret]

You make a good point....I doubt he would be pleased about moving!

 

[Goblyn]

Most importantly with a red Sun, we wouldn't have to worry about Kryptonians and their superpowers. A "Super-Earth" indeed.

Wait ...super-earth ... red sun ... No wonder superman isn't actually here! Krypton is still intact!