Why are the conditions for alien life to evolve the same as ours? Why can’t they evolve without water, or extremely far from their sun? Is there a reason for this or is it just because our only example is ourselves?

Question

Idk if to put biology or planetary science so ye.

In: Biology

Answer 1

We don’t know how to look for life that isn’t like our own. So we look for life like our own because, although chances are slim, it’s the best chance we can get.