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Astrochemistry

What are chemical signs of life beyond Earth?

To look for molecules that point to life, scientists seek to understand what makes biochemistry different from everything else

by Ariana Remmel
November 29, 2020 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 98, Issue 46
Infrared images of Titan acquired by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft.

Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Nantes/University of Arizona | Titan’s subsurface ocean is rich in organic molecules, making it a promising place to look for alien life in our solar system. These infrared images depict Titan from different angles.

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