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BIOLOGICAL SIGNATURE [1 record]

Record 1 2022-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
  • Interplanetary Space Exploration
DEF

A chemical or physical indication of the presence of life (currently or in the past) on a planet, in a stratum, etc.

CONT

The search for life is constrained by the ability to recognize life's impact on its environment—a biosignature. Recent research has identified new ideas for both in situ and global remote sensing of biosignatures and advanced a new area of research into agnostic biosignatures.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
  • Exploration interplanétaire

Spanish

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