Colonizing Mars: Should Humanity Prioritize Colonizing Mars or Fixing Earth?

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

lol
I highly doubt aliens and Neanderthals had sex and reproduced. If there are/were aliens visiting Earth, for interbreeding to happen, the alien life forms would need to have DNA or a compatible genetic structure very similar to humans. IMHO, this is like a big “no way”, given the differences likely to exist between life forms that evolved on entirely separate planets. And there’s like no verified scientific evidence or fossil record to suggest that humans have DNA from non-Earth species.

Some ancient cultures like the ones you’ve mentioned have myths involving “gods” or aliens coming to Earth to mate with humans. I think these stories are more symbolic than anything, in order to explain natural phenomena, not actual historic events.

How do you know, CG? What makes you so sure this is impossible and never happened?

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

What sources were you using, Zach? I’m asking because this isn’t true.

Aww shit Lmao!

[*winter*]

If aliens are coming to earth in 2024… going to put that UFO in reverse and get the heck away from this dumpster fire

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

How do you know, CG? What makes you so sure this is impossible and never happened?

I don’t know entirely, but scientifically, I don’t believe that’s probable. I mean, interbreeding is more likely between species that are closely related with an evolutionary connection, within the same genus. So then, tell me how is it possible that Neanderthals mated with aliens from another planet or solar system? I’m asking you that question. Waits for an answer.

Originally Posted by *winter*

If aliens are coming to earth in 2024… going to put that UFO in reverse and get the heck away from this dumpster fire

lol
I totally agree with you, winter! 💯

[Zach]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

What sources were you using, Zach? I’m asking because this isn’t true.

I don’t remember the source, but it’s funny that this article popped up on my phone this morning. It proves my point.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/-drone-...own-rcna184092

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by Zach

I don’t remember the source, but it’s funny that this article popped up on my phone this morning. It proves my point.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/-drone-...own-rcna184092

Lol

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

I don’t know entirely, but scientifically, I don’t believe that’s probable. I mean, interbreeding is more likely between species that are closely related with an evolutionary connection, within the same genus. So then, tell me how is it possible that Neanderthals mated with aliens from another planet or solar system? I’m asking you that question. Waits for an answer.

Where’s the proof? Earth is old as hell so none of us know what took place back in the day.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Zach

I don’t remember the source, but it’s funny that this article popped up on my phone this morning. It proves my point.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/-drone-...own-rcna184092

So, I’ve always been interested in my ancestry, and the furthest I can go back to actual relatives is to Turkey on my mom’s side. Sicily on my dad’s side. But I wanted to go back even further to get a glimpse of my genetic history. I have a bronze complexion, which really opened up curiosity on my part. So, I decided to go to “23andMe” where I had tests done. When my results came back, traces of Neanderthal DNA didn’t show up. Not saying there isn’t any, just pointing out that not all non-African people carry Neanderthal DNA like you posted. The article you posted, Zach, said “most” which means the amount of Neanderthal DNA varies between individuals and populations, even among those with European or Asian ancestry, which proves my point.

And then, southern European populations, including my ancestry (Greeks and Italians), have a really diverse genetic history due to migrations and interactions with Africa, the Middle East, and other parts of Europe. So, this mixture could dilute Neanderthal DNA to levels that are harder to detect. With that, ancient Mediterranean populations experienced genetic input from Africa, where Neanderthal DNA is minimal or not present at all — the reason traces of Neanderthal DNA didn’t show up on my tests. But that doesn’t mean I don’t carry traces of it, though.

But does it really matter, Zach?

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

Where’s the proof? Earth is old as hell so none of us know what took place back in the day.

Because life on Earth evolved under specific conditions (its atmosphere, gravity, water, and biochemical processes). Alien life would have evolved under entirely different environmental factors. And then, Earth life is based on DNA/RNA as the molecule of heredity, with carbon as the backbone of its molecular structure. Alien life may not even use DNA or carbon-based chemistry, making interbreeding with Neanderthals biologically impossible. What I’m saying is that alien genetic coding would be entirely different from ours. I mean, I’m picturing some hypotheticals, lol, but I don’t see a reality in it. It’s science fiction, if anything.

[Phrozen Sands]

What’s the hypotheticals then?

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

What’s the hypotheticals then?

So, maybe like, if aliens were able to theoretically use highly advanced biotechnology to overcome the biological barriers I mentioned earlier in our conversation. I mean, they could create a hybrid species, but it would be like artificial hybridization, not natural interbreeding. Know what I mean?

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

So, maybe like, if aliens were able to theoretically use highly advanced biotechnology to overcome the biological barriers I mentioned earlier in our conversation. I mean, they could create a hybrid species, but it would be like artificial hybridization, not natural interbreeding. Know what I mean?

Wtf? Lmao no, CG, I don’t know what the hell you mean. What’d you say your undergrad major was again? I know it was science-related. You act like I majored in whatever that was too Lol.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

Wtf? Lmao no, CG, I don’t know what the hell you mean. What’d you say your undergrad major was again? I know it was science-related. You act like I majored in whatever that was too Lol.

lol
I thought you’d know what that means. Sorry. So, it’s like the merging of genetic material across species. It’s just that it’s done on purpose. I was a zoology/biology major with a minor in chemistry.

Did you see the movie “Splice”?

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

lol
I thought you’d know what that means. Sorry. So, it’s like the merging of genetic material across species. It’s just that it’s done on purpose. I was a zoology/biology major with a minor in chemistry.

Did you see the movie “Splice”?

Naw. What’s that about?

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

Naw. What’s that about?

https://youtu.be/8pIeSYhipUs?si=R4Hxux8GHoAtgVcS