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Webb finds molecule only made by living things in another world (mashable.com)
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Webb finds molecule only made by living things in another world::undefined

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[–] bernieecclestoned@sh.itjust.works 23 points 1 year ago (9 children)

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 21 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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

[–] PaulDevonUK@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There are plenty of places on earth where life exists in conditions that seem alien compared to the rest of the planet.

"life finds a way".

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