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NNadir

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5. The presence of dimethyl sulfide is always presented this way. I think it a dubious indication.

Reply to k_buddy762 (Original post)

Fri Jun 6, 2025, 09:42 PM

Jun 6

Recently a number of papers have been published claiming the molecule - which is simple and highly symmetric - can be detected in interstellar clouds, i.e. that it has an abiotic origin.

I happen to strongly suspect, with high confidence, based on the Murchison meteorite and similar findings, that panspermia is a plausible factor in the origin in life. "Plausible" however, is different than "demonstrated."

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The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans [View all] k_buddy762 Jun 6 OP

Infinity of Space and Time. multigraincracker Jun 6 #1

Someday we will go there and find they have built a wall. Norrrm Jun 6 #2

Exciting info. Thank you EverHopeful Jun 6 #3

As someone said when asked if we will ever find life on another planet. "Maybe if we land on a Saturday night." spike jones Jun 6 #4

The presence of dimethyl sulfide is always presented this way. I think it a dubious indication. NNadir Jun 6 #5

Hmmm, i thought I read that it can be producdd in a non biological way, as well electric_blue68 Jul 3 #6