woensdag 1 december 2010
Hypothetical types of biochemistry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hypothetical types of biochemistry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "The hypothetical types of biochemistry are the different types of speculative biochemistries of alien life forms that differ radically from those known on Earth. It includes biochemistries that use elements other than carbon for basic structural and physiological functions and/or use solvents other than water. Theories about extraterrestrial life based on these 'alternative' biochemistries are common in science fiction, but are also discussed in a non-fiction scientific context. For instance, a committee set up by the United States National Research Council published a 116-page report in 2007[1] which explores 'hypothetical alternative chemistries of life.'[2]"
