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The Color of Alien Life: Could Purple Be the New Green?


In the quest to discover life beyond our planet, the traditional green color commonly linked with terrestrial life might not be the most reliable sign. An Earth-like planet orbiting another star might look very different, potentially covered by bacteria that use invisible infrared radiation to power

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