The chapter delves into the possibility of life originating on Earth and potentially spreading to other planets, like Mars. It explores the concept of examining DNA chemistry to determine the uniqueness of life forms and the challenges of eliminating life on Earth. The conversation also discusses the conditions necessary for life to exist on planetary surfaces and speculates on the development of more complex life forms.
Has JWST found potential alien worlds? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen learn about exoplanet discovery on the frontier, how higher oxygen gave us dinosaurs, and what type of life could be out there with astrophysicist and astrobiologist Lisa Kaltenegger.
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