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New Chemical Signatures Could Detect Truly Alien Life
Scientists propose new chemistry-based methods to identify extraterrestrial life that may be fundamentally different from any organism found on Earth.
Key Takeaways
- New method uses molecular complexity rather than Earth-like biosignatures
- Assembly Theory measures minimum steps to build molecules from basic parts
- Could be applied to Europa Clipper, Mars samples, and exoplanet atmospheres
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