Figure 1 Hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor show that life can exist under extreme conditions on the Earth
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Could life exist in a sea of hydrocarbons? Radical chemistry in Titan’s atmosphere creates a rich mixture of organic compounds that could provide building blocks for life. Analysis of the chemistry on Titan by the NASA/ESA Cassini mission is providing some intriguing questions.
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