The New Simulation That Could Change the Search for Alien Life

Scientists at the University of Washington have created a simulation of a lifeless Earth spanning five billion years, offering a new way to study how planets evolve without biology. The model could help researchers interpret the atmospheres of distant rocky worlds and investigate whether their chemical signatures might point to something more. Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs. This episode includes AI-generated content.