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AN experiment showing bacteria can live in 100% hydrogen means finding alien life is more likely than ever, says a scientist.
A study published in Nature Astronomy found E. coli bacteria and yeast, a more complex organism, were both able to survive and grow in pure hydrogen environments.
Astrophysicist Professor Sara Seager says the James Webb Space Telescope, due to launch next March, may detect changes to the atmospheres of distant planets harbouring life.
Prof Seager, of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, said: “Microorganisms like E. coli produce a great variety of gases such as nitrous oxide, ammonia and sulfide. These could build up in sizeable abundances and become detectable.”
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HELEN Mirren leads a host of stars backing OK! magazine’s campaign to crack down on domestic abuse.
Closet Clear Out will raise funds for charity Refuge after reports of violence in the home leapt 50% since lockdown.
Refuge patron Dame Helen, who is selling a pair of L.K.Bennett shoes, said: “It’s so important that we look out for
Singer Alex vulnerable women and children who are experiencing domestic abuse now.”
Celebs including Kym Marsh, Joan Collins, Craig Revel Horwood, Alexandra Burke and Christine McGuinness are all auctioning gear online for Refuge.
You can place a bid at ok.co.uk, or donate £5 to Refuge by texting OK4REFUGE 5 to 70480.
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