Intriguing 'autocatalytic' reactions appear to be far more common than scientists had thought.

Alien life may not be carbon-based, new study suggests::Self-sustaining chemical reactions that could support biology radically different from life as we know it might exist on many different planets, a new study finds.

  • ForgotAboutDre@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    9 months ago

    Bacteria that breaks down life forms might not be necessary for life. The ancient Forrest’s that became oil deposits didn’t have bacteria to break them down. This caused them to become oil. It’s why there won’t be any new oil (naturally occuring).