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Why scientists fear we're missing evidence of extraterrestrial life

Science Daily · Jun 30, 2026, 2:34 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Scientists are raising concerns that we may be overlooking evidence of extraterrestrial life even when it is present. Hidden biosignatures, limitations in detection technology, and assumptions about what life should look like can all create dangerous false negatives. The researchers say future missi

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