Cosmic Queries – Life on Exoplanets with Sara Seager
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Exploring Biosignatures and Extraterrestrial Life
This chapter features a young listener's inquiry about biosignature gases, particularly the role of oxygen as an indicator of life on other planets. The conversation moves into the Fermi paradox, discussing the absence of detectable extraterrestrial civilizations and the complexities of potential communication with any intelligent life that may exist. Through engaging analogies and reflections on the implications of discovering life beyond Earth, the speakers emphasize the challenges and excitement of exploring our universe.
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