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Measuring the Atmospheres of Other Worlds to See if There are Enough Nutrients for Life


x critical elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Phosphorous, and Sulfur. These elements are referred to as CHNOPS, and along with several trace micronutrients and liquid water, they're what life needs.

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