Alien Plants Transform Earth's Color

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Earth-like exoplanets that rely on infrared radiation for photosynthesis could turn the whole world purple, scientists say

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Scientists from Cornell University analyzed how alien plants that rely on infrared radiation for photosynthesis might transform the hues of alien worlds.

These kinds of bacteria could emit a distinctive “light fingerprint” that could be detectable by upcoming observatories.

The results of the study were published in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society .

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