Microscopic Alien life found on British Balloon?

In summary, this group of scientists claims to have found evidence of alien life, but their findings are not backed up by other experts.
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...ge-atmosphere-picks-organisms-come-space.html

"British scientists believe they have found evidence alien life after sending a balloon to the edge of space.

The team of scientists sent a balloon 27km into the stratosphere and captured small biological organisms they say can only have come from space.

The group, headed up by astrobiologist Professor Chandra Wickramasinghe, claims the 'seeds of life' have been transported between planets by passing meteors."

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Is this complete nonsense or what? I am too lay to determine on my own.
 
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There was another thread on this. Consensus was ... bunk !
 
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Xenomorphs running around soon enough
 
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Upon further research it turns out that the group responsible for this "discovery" are called The Journal of Cosmology" and they've claimed to find alien life many times before, their reliability has long been questioned and their papers are reviewed by other similar groups.

I'd take this news with a pinch of salt. Which is a shame really... it still could be real, but when you cry wolf, not many people will take you seriously

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journal_of_Cosmology
 
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Appears to be rubbish

From this thread https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=711343

The "Journal of Cosmology" is not a recognized journal by Thompson Reuters Master Journal list, so it is not accepted by PF. This is where they posted their unsubstantiated claims.

As the article you posted even states
the Journal of Cosmology has had its reputation called into question more than once by other members of the scientific community.

More on it's crackpottery

Reliability

The quality of peer review at the journal has been questioned.[2][3][4][5][6][7] The journal has also been accused of promoting fringe viewpoints and speculative viewpoints on astrobiology, astrophysics, and quantum physics. Skeptical blogger and biologist PZ Myers said of the journal "... it isn't a real science journal at all, but is the... website of a small group... obsessed with the idea of Hoyle and Wickramasinghe that life originated in outer space and simply rained down on Earth.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journal_of_Cosmology#Reliability

I think we can dismiss the findings claimed in the article for now.
 

1. What exactly is "Microscopic Alien life"?

Microscopic Alien life refers to living organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye and are believed to be of extraterrestrial origin.

2. How was this discovery made?

The discovery was made through the use of a high-powered microscope on a sample taken from a British Balloon. The sample was collected during a routine research mission.

3. Are these aliens dangerous to humans?

At this time, there is no evidence to suggest that these microscopic aliens pose any threat to humans. Further research is needed to fully understand their capabilities.

4. What does this discovery mean for the search for extraterrestrial life?

This discovery is significant as it provides evidence that life may exist beyond our planet. It opens up new possibilities for further exploration and research into the existence of alien life.

5. How will this discovery impact the scientific community?

The discovery of microscopic alien life on a British Balloon will undoubtedly spark further interest and research in the field of astrobiology and the search for extraterrestrial life. It also highlights the importance of continued exploration and study of our universe.

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