I agree that, if the detection is accurate and correct, it could be produced through non-biological processes, but, on earth, the molecule in question is known to be produced solely by biological processes. So when you say “easily”, I must disagree.
Yep. Especially since this is an exotic kind of planet around a very different star. Then again, if abiogenesis is easy you’d expect this planet to have extensive microbial life. It’s a 2.5Gyr old system.
Could just as easily be a new natural process for creating that molecule, though. 😮💨
I agree that, if the detection is accurate and correct, it could be produced through non-biological processes, but, on earth, the molecule in question is known to be produced solely by biological processes. So when you say “easily”, I must disagree.
Yep. Especially since this is an exotic kind of planet around a very different star. Then again, if abiogenesis is easy you’d expect this planet to have extensive microbial life. It’s a 2.5Gyr old system.