Scientists think alien life might be hiding in patterns

ScienceDaily
Apr 15, 2026, 8:17 am237 ptsTop
A new study proposes detecting life in space by spotting patterns across many planets instead of focusing on one at a time. If life spreads and changes planetary environments, it could leave behind statistical clues linking planets together. These patterns may reveal life even when traditional biosignatures are…

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