It follows the conceptual model of the Drake Equation, serving not as a predictive tool, but as a “scaffold for estimating the chance of life based on factors that can be constrained or ...

Everything else in the equation was a complete mystery. When Drake formulated his equation, almost all the factors were totally unknown. Nowadays, we have much better estimates. Photo: NOIRLab ...

According to a presentation at the recent 2025 Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, an equation reminiscent of the Drake Equation can determine the probability that there's extant life on Venus ...

The VLE, similar to the famous Drake Equation, is a tool for analyzing the potential for life, but it focuses on Venus. This equation is based on three key parameters: Origination, Robustness ...