Exoplanets are common in our galaxy, and some even orbit in the so-called habitable zone of their star. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has been busy observing a few of […]
Nitrous oxide
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Microbes That Utilize Nitric Oxide Respiration
Nitric oxide (NO) is a fascinating and versatile molecule, important for all living things as well as the environment. It is highly reactive and toxic, organisms use it as a […]
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Exploring Nitrous Oxide As An Indication Of Life
Researchers supported by NASA have used a model to predict the concentration of nitrous oxide (N2O) in the atmosphere of planets over a range of conditions. On Earth, N2O can […]
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Evaluating The Plausible Range Of N2O Biosignatures On Exo-Earths: An Integrated Biogeochemical, Photochemical, And Spectral Modeling Approach
Nitrous oxide (N2O) — a product of microbial nitrogen metabolism — is a compelling exoplanet biosignature gas with distinctive spectral features in the near- and mid-infrared, and only minor abiotic […]