After conducting a fair bit of research, scientists have come to a conclusion that may sound redundant: Life could exist on Earth.

Of course, you're probably thinking "Well, duh." In fact, it may feel more accurate to say that life does exist on Earth — not simply that it could. But here's the thing. The team's conclusion isn't the focus of the research. It's merely a means to an end. The plot of this story, rather, lies in precisely why these scientists reached the result.

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