alternative biochemistries

Life on Earth Uses Water as a Solvent. What are Some Other Options for Life as We Don't Know it?

Your body's cells use water to dissolve chemicals. It's the same with all life on Earth. But could other fluids…

3 months ago

Is There a Kraken in Kraken Mare? What Kind of Life Would We Find on Titan?

Could there be life on Saturn’s large moon Titan? Asking the question forces astrobiologists and chemists to think carefully and…

9 years ago

Astronomy Without A Telescope – Why Water?

[/caption] The assumption that alien biochemistries probably require liquid water may seem a little Earth-centric. But given the chemical possibilities…

13 years ago


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