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Astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger discusses potential alien worlds and exoplanet discovery with Neil deGrasse Tyson. Topics include higher oxygen leading to dinosaurs, the search for signs of life on exoplanets, and the debate on the origins of amino acids in space or on Earth.
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- DMS on exoplanet K2-18b challenges assumptions on alien life indicators.
- Origin of human life debates amino acids' extraterrestrial origins vs. prebiotic Earth synthesis.
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Discovery of Dimethyl Sulfide on Exoplanet K2-18b
Dimethylsulfide (DMS) detected on exoplanet K2-18b raises questions about the likelihood of life on other worlds. Although DMS is associated with life on Earth, the unique conditions on exoplanets may affect its interpretation as a bioindicator. The discovery prompts a reevaluation of how we assess the potential for life on distant planets and underscores the complexity of identifying life beyond Earth.
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