Extraterrestrial life may be slipping past space missions, astrobiologists warn

Astrobiologists, including professor Inge Loes ten Kate, warn that current space missions may be prone to 'false-negative' results, where extraterrestrial life exists but remains undetected due to methodological limitations. The researchers advocate for a more systematic research strategy combining laboratory experiments and modeling to avoid overlooking life or prematurely exploiting planetary resources.

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