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Astronomy

Detecting Biosignatures in Exoplanet Atmospheres

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A biosignature is a chemical indicator that suggests the presence of life, but no single gas is definitive proof; scientists must rule out non-biological sources and consider the full atmospheric context.

Why this is interesting

When telescopes spot oxygen and methane together on a distant world, could it be a sign of life—or just an unexpected chemical reaction?