Magnetic forces at the center of the galaxy have twisted a nebula into the shape of DNA, a new study reveals.
The double helix shape is commonly seen inside living organisms, but this is the first time it has been observed in the cosmos.
"Nobody has ever seen anything like that before in the cosmic realm," said the study's lead author Mark Morris of UCLA. "Most nebulae are either spiral galaxies full of stars or formless amorphous conglomerations of dust and gas—space weather. What we see indicates a high degree of order."
Hmmm, could it be that some life form is trying to send us a signal? If they could somehow arrange a double helix near a black hole, they would certainly have the capability to know that WE might recognize this design. Maybe they're just waiting for us send the right signal back to them... or it could be that nature imitates nature.
Lex_Luther
11:45 pm on Mar 19, 2006 (gmt 0)
Maybe the nebula is a live form. That would be out there.
netchicken1
12:15 am on Mar 20, 2006 (gmt 0)
The universe is a giant cell, and thats its DNA? Suns could be mitochondria.
walrus
1:52 am on Mar 20, 2006 (gmt 0)
Gods corpuscles hehe
tedster
12:34 am on Mar 21, 2006 (gmt 0)
Could it be a cosmic antibody coming to handle some problem sector of the galaxy?
