The deadly molecule that could signal alien life | Clara Sousa-Silva
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Exploring Phosphine: A New Frontier in the Search for Alien Life
This chapter examines the potential of phosphine as a biosignature in the search for extraterrestrial life, contrasting it with the traditional focus on oxygen. The discussion highlights the challenges of phosphine production on rocky planets and speculates about its possible presence in Venus's clouds, raising questions about its biological versus non-biological origins.
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