The Potential for Silicon-Based Life on Io
Keywords:
Speculative evolution, Chemistry, Biology, Astrobiology, Space, Silicon-Based Life, IoAbstract
What if Io, Jupiter’s volcanic moon, could host life based on silicon rather than carbon? With intense volcanic activity and a sulphur-rich atmosphere, Io’s conditions could support silicon-based biochemistry, challenging our understanding of life’s potential. Further research and exploration are needed to determine if life beyond Earth could exist here.
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