Wandering Spaceship in Deep Space Chapter 390: Looking for silicon-based life

　　 "Are there any new talents lately?" Shu Xiao asked casually. This was also the first thing he wanted to know after waking up.

　　"Of course, one is a high-achieving student in the Department of Mathematics of Deep Space University, who is particularly good in mathematical modeling. Another is a graduate of Star University, and they are all studying robots in high-gravity environments over there... Our research institute I just grabbed two students. Look at their papers: "Numerical Simulation and Verification Study of Mathematical Model of Submarine High Pressure Short Air Blowing", "Design of Control System of Submarine Head Shell Pressing Hydraulic Press"..."

　　 Shu Xiao turned over the summary and said with emotion: "Does it act on submarines in deep-sea environments? The students of this generation are also very good... Oh, yes, the plan for the Tenth Research Institute has now been opened? "

　　"Yes, some of our well-known experts here have been transferred. It is said that several new universities will be established to specialize in scientific surveys in complex environments. Do you want to be a teacher? The main research direction is about Mechanical engineering and spacecraft design."

　　 "Don't, I'm not at this level." Shu Xiao shook his head quickly.

　　 He himself is still a fifty-year-old young man. It is more important to learn more behind the great guys. Where is there enough level to bring new guys?

　　 Designing spaceships, submarines, etc., don’t think that it sounds very cool. In fact, every component embodies the wisdom of a large number of scientific researchers.

　　In such a casual chat room, he basically understood the major events that have happened over the years. Every time I wake up from hibernation, I can hear good news.

　　 colleague Xu Yafeng continued: "...Let’s talk about the recent work first. In order to prepare for the scientific research work of the "Super Earth", the government has issued a major issue, including new robots and transport aircraft design plans. Do you have I don’t have any ideas. It would be good if I could apply for a topic."

　　"Super Earth Exploration..."

　　"Yes, according to the current technology, it is no problem to launch a probe robot, but it is much more difficult to re-lift. 3 times the gravity, 8 times the air pressure, all are difficult points."

　　"Our current shuttle may not be able to return from this high-gravity planet, so everyone is discussing the use of the latest ramjet technology."

　　 This is also true.

　　 Shu Xiao turned on the computer with great interest, browsed relevant scientific research forums, and discussed this topic. There are many big cows, each of which is famous in the circle.

　　【... There is no way for humans to land on this planet directly. Under 3 times the gravity, all can only rely on robots. However, we can use VR technology to connect the sight of these robots, which is equivalent to replace the control. 】

　　【...The atmosphere is too thick, and the outer coating of the shuttle has to be refurbished, otherwise the entire spacecraft will easily burn to ashes because of its speed. This is a systematic project, if you want to make it, you have to redesign it all. 】

　　 [After calculation, the specific impulse of the nuclear fusion engine is definitely not problematic in theory, and it can overcome 3 times the gravity. It would be terrible if 10 times the gravity, even our spacecraft could not directly break free of gravity. 】

　　 Looking at the various messages below, Shu Xiao frowned. The research in this area is actually more troublesome than imagined!

　　 He smiled and said: "I see that there are many big guys on the list, and I thought it would be solved in a few months."

　　 Another colleague sitting next to him said: “Now I only know the approximate planetary environment. No matter what, the robot must be resistant to heat, high gravity, water, and acid? It may also be resistant to typhoons, so dense. The atmosphere is beautiful, and a little wind can blow the robot flying."

　　 Shu Xiao began to think with furrowed brows. He happened to be a related scientific researcher and was very interested in this issue.

　　 Don’t think that human beings are interstellar civilizations, they can overcome all natural conditions.

　　 These factors add up, and this is the first time that humans have encountered it. 3 times the gravity, it is very possible that even things like chips have to be redesigned.

　　 "But then again, if humans are so difficult, then, if there is an intelligent civilization on this planet, how should they solve this problem? It's not that we are arrogant, or human beings have stepped into the threshold of the third level of civilization."

　　 "Hey, that's what I said. So I bet that this planet, if there is civilization, has not entered space."

　　 "Isn't this a win, a bet!" These young people laughed and joked.

　　 Xu Yafeng coughed twice on the side: "...you can build a parachute and drop a tank-like robot. As long as the robot has a large tonnage, you don’t need to be afraid of strong winds. Anyway, the planet’s atmosphere is dense and slows down. The effect of the umbrella is very good."

　　"...We can also build some airboats. Airboats should also be able to detect the ground, right? And it does not require any technical content. Our nanomaterials are more than enough to make airboats. I have reported on this topic. Submitted, do you want to go together?"

　　 "No problem!" Shu Xiao nodded, using some simple technology to solve practical problems, this is the real wisdom, "But, just rely on an empty boat, how to collect biological specimens?"

　　"This is not something we should take care of..." Xu Yafeng stubbornly said: "There are several big cows designing new spacecraft. Anyway, the detectors that are put down are not only ours."

　　 The two people discussed frantically for a long time before they gradually calmed down.

　　 Shu Xiao thought suddenly: "So, how do you think the creatures on this planet should survive? It's not just some microorganisms, it's too boring."

　　"It’s not that there is no such possibility..., I hope it’s better not to be so unlucky." Xu Yafeng sighed very regretfully: "Three times the gravity, it means that the creatures on this planet cannot look like dinosaurs. Huge..."

　　"Otherwise, their bones are much harder, even harder than conventional reinforced concrete. It is difficult to evolve such a ** under natural conditions. Any material has its limits."

　　"So, I guess, the life on this planet should all be crawling on the ground, and even live under the ground like the Gliese people."

　　 Another young man also stretched his head over, "I think, because of the dense atmosphere, there may be a large number of glideable species. Although the gravity of this planet is three times that of the earth, the increase in air pressure is Bigger. Just like a fish swimming in water, maybe it will evolve into a streamlined creature that can glide in the air."

　　"Will there be other forms of life?" Shu Xiao casually clicked on a post~IndoMTL.com~ The above is discussing the possibility of the emergence of silicon-based life on this planet.

　　 This kind of high gravity and highly complex environment, the temperature in many areas can reach sixty to seventy degrees Celsius, and it is very possible that silicon-based life completely different from the earth will be born!

　　 However, this speculation was refuted by a large group of biologists.

　　 Many biologists believe that silicon-based life is difficult to produce in natural conditions.

　　 Because humans have visited a number of different planets, in these planets, people only found silicon dioxide and silicate, but never found silanes and silicones.

　　Simple silicon dioxide, and silicate, can form life?

　　Of course...no.

　　 From a chemical point of view, people have found advanced carbon compounds on comets and meteorites, but not silicon.

　　Methane is ubiquitous in the planet, and can also be found in interstellar matter and nebulae. Complex molecules such as methyl acetylene and cyanodecpentayne can also be found in interstellar matter, and amino acids have even been found on meteorites!

　　 However, humans have never discovered silanes related to silicon.

　　 In other words, not only is there no silane in the interstellar matter, but even through the subsequent chemical process of the planet, it cannot be formed.

　　 If even the complex compounds related to silicon cannot be produced naturally, silicon-based life will naturally become nonsense.