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The deadly molecule that could signal alien life | Clara Sousa-Silva

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Exploring Phosphine: A Potential Signature of Alien Life

This chapter examines the significance of phosphine, a molecule tied to anaerobic bacteria, in the context of extraterrestrial life. It focuses on its detection in Venus's atmosphere and the scientific implications for the possibility of life on other planets.

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