Why are high-mass stars not expected to have planets with advanced/intelligent life-forms?
A) High-mass stars are short-lived, hence evolution has less time to happen.
B) High-mass stars are too big, and their habitable zone is very narrow.
C) High-mass stars are too hot, and their habitable zone is too far from them.
D) High-mass stars are too blue, and intelligent life-forms can see only white light.
E) High-mass stars don't form planets around them.
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