New detection method: Scientists propose using statistical patterns in molecular arrangements to identify signs of alien life. Inspired by ecology: The approach borrows biodiversity metrics to ...

Discovery could allow scientists to find signs of life without relying on particular special instruments, researchers suggest ...

New detection approach: Scientists found life leaves a unique statistical pattern in organic molecules, differing from nonliving chemistry. Beyond molecule hunting: Instead of targeting specific ...

A new statistical method to identify extraterrestrial life by looking at the "biodiversity" of molecules rather than the ...