biosignatures
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Book Review: Life in the Universe by Jeffrey Bennett, Seth Shostak, and Bruce Jakosky
Life in the Universe is an insightful and engaging textbook that explores astrobiology, planetary science, and the search for extraterrestrial life. Written by Jeffrey Bennett, Bruce Jakosky, and Seth Shostak, the book takes an interdisciplinary approach, integrating astronomy, biology, and… Continue reading
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The Search for Exoplanet Biosignatures
Life tends to push chemical environments away from equilibrium. On Earth, the coexistence of oxygen and methane in the atmosphere is a sign of life. Detecting such imbalances elsewhere could indicate biological processes. Upcoming telescopes like the James Webb Space… Continue reading
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