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Compared to previous theories, the current research emphasizes the complexity of the biological and chemical processes that brought about life.

If you've been following exoplanet research over the last couple of years, you've definitely heard of K2-18b. Located 124 ...

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Researchers argue that the presence of long chain carbon molecules on Mars "cannot be readily explained" by non-biological processes alone.

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