Tag: Extraterrestrial life

At just 18 atomic mass units, water has an anomalously high boiling point compared to other molecules of similar size due to its strong hydrogen bonds. This unique property prompts the question: are there any other liquids like water, and what characteristics are essential for life as we know it?

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.