There are several cases of scientists finding ways to produce other molecules traditionally thought of as biosignatures without the use of life.
—
Perri Thaler,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Bacteria can degrade the jet fuel molecules more quickly, leading to faster biodegradation, Mark Sephton, Professor of Organic Geochemistry at Imperial College London said.
In most everyday situations, this mismatch between the two theories doesn’t cause problems because general relativity applies to large objects (planets, stars, galaxies), and quantum theory applies to tiny particles (atoms, photons).
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2025
Their analysis revealed that a chemical reaction involving oxygen atoms within the LiNiO₂ structure causes the material to become unstable and crack.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2025
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