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Webb finds molecule only made by living things in another world (mashable.com)
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Webb finds molecule only made by living things in another world::undefined

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Convergent evolution happens all the time with life on earth. The fact the other life has developed in a similar way will not be surprising. It likely wouldn't be identical, but if they use a similar basis for a DNA type thing, or something like that, it won't imply panspermia.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It will imply my spermia being in them, though

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 year ago

We are talking about life on other planets, not your mom