Planets without water could still produce certain liquids
Thursday, 14 August 2025 () Boston MA (SPX) Aug 13, 2025
Water is essential for life on Earth. So, the liquid must be a requirement for life on other worlds. For decades, scientists' definition of habitability on other planets has rested on this assumption. But what makes some planets habitable might have very little to do with water. In fact, an entirely different type of liquid could conceivably support life in worlds where water can barely ex