A recent study published in Astrobiology suggests that life might be floating freely in space, without the need for a planet. The theory proposes that certain environmental conditions could allow organisms to thrive independently in space. The researchers cite examples such as tardigrades, which can survive in the vacuum of space, and Saharan silver ants, which regulate their internal temperature through light absorption. To sustain life, a free-floating colony would require maintaining internal pressure, regulating temperature, overcoming lightweight element loss, and relying on asteroid delivery or recycling systems. While this idea is intriguing, it raises questions about the feasibility of such an environment.

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