Tag: Alternative biochemistry

While all life on Earth depends on liquid water, astrobiologists are expanding their search to explore what liquids can support life on other worlds. Beyond our planet, the universe offers potential alternatives from subglacial oceans to hydrocarbon lakes, challenging our traditional biases.

Over a third of the human population struggles with sugar addiction, yet nearly every cell in the human body can generate energy from alternative sources, raising a fascinating question: can life exist without sugar? The answer is more complex than a simple yes or no, depending on the type of life considered.