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Distinguishing Biosignatures from Abiotic Processes on Exoplanets

The challenge lies in reliably identifying biosignatures on exoplanets. Current methods face the hurdle of differentiating biological signs from abiotic processes such as volcanic activity and photochemistry. This issue hampers the verification of potential life on exoplanets.

Science, Astronomy & Space Sciences, Exoplanetology