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Could Alien Life Thrive in Sulfuric Acid Instead of Water?

NYT Science Tuesday 10 November 2026, 10:00 UTC By Natalie Wolchover 1 min read
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Best known for dissolving bodies in bathtubs, sulfuric acid has the potential to be the elixir of life on other worlds.

Best known for dissolving bodies in bathtubs, sulfuric acid has the potential to be the elixir of life on other worlds.
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