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Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science - Finding Life by Looking for Complexity

Finding Life by Looking for Complexity

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

06/30/21 • 56 min

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University of Glasgow chemist Lee Cronin and his collaborators have developed a new way to detect life. Their "assembly theory" could give us a reliable method for recognizing life or evidence of past life based on the complexity of molecules in any environment. The Planetary Society’s Rae Paoletta shares our favorite images of Saturn’s rings with Mat. Bruce Betts reveals which star takes up more of Earth’s night sky as he resolves another What’s Up space quiz. Discover more at https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/lee-cronin-assembly-theory

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06/30/21 • 56 min

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