Why Earth's 'Lifeless' Model Is Key to Searching for Life
Scientists studying signs of life on exoplanets need to understand how a planet's atmosphere and geochemical cycles appear without life. To achieve this, researchers at Washington University are developing models of Earth's lifeless state. These models help distinguish between biological and non-biological signals, improving the search for extraterrestrial life by identifying what a truly lifeless planet looks like.
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