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Webb finds molecule only made by living things in another world::undefined

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[-] bernieecclestoned@sh.itjust.works 15 points 1 year ago

it picked up hints of a substance only made by living things — at least, that is, on Earth.

What other process could theoretically produce it?

[-] Dani551@discuss.tchncs.de 15 points 1 year ago

Given the vast differences in atmospheres (or the lack thereof) and their conditions, I wouldn't be surprised if those were the culprits

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