The hard steps model and whole Earth-system transitions

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bediger4000 · 11h ago

> The model predicts that the search for biosignatures in exoplanet atmospheres may find planets with Archean-like atmospheres, but probably will not find the signature of a planet with a Proterozoic or modern Earth-like atmosphere.

Making testable predictions is a sign this is real science, and not just mystical gibberish.

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The hard steps model and whole Earth-system transitions

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