• TheDudeV2@lemmy.caOP
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      I agree that, if the detection is accurate and correct, it could be produced through non-biological processes, but, on earth, the molecule in question is known to be produced solely by biological processes. So when you say “easily”, I must disagree.

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      Yep. Especially since this is an exotic kind of planet around a very different star. Then again, if abiogenesis is easy you’d expect this planet to have extensive microbial life. It’s a 2.5Gyr old system.