TED: The fingerprints of life beyond Earth | Clara Sousa-Silva

The video explores the search for alien life by examining biosignatures, particularly focusing on phosphine as a potential indicator. It discusses the challenges of detecting life, the role of quantum astrochemistry, and the recent discovery of phosphine on Venus. The speaker emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to identifying life, considering multiple biosignatures to avoid false positives.

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