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Scientists propose a new way to hunt for alien life — stop searching for molecules and start looking for hidden patterns in how they’re organized

For decades, the search for extraterrestrial life has hinged on a straightforward idea: point a telescope or land a probe, and look for specific molecules. Oxygen. Methane. Phosphine. If the right ...
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The brain is always looking for patterns

Your brain is always looking for patterns—even when there are none. This happens regardless of where you direct your attention, as the brain even attempts to systematizes the background noise. "The ...