Earth! It’s full of active life and animals. But, what makes it so that Earth supports life? Why can’t Mercury or other planets support life? In this episode, Akshay takes a deep dive into the science of life and what makes Earth a good place for life. You will also learn about what scientists are looking for when they are identifying exoplanets that might have life on them!

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Here is an article! It is called “How Does Earth Support Life”. (https://spectacularsci.com/2022/07/how-does-earth-support-life/)

Here is an activity! It is called “Earth Supporting Life Checklist”. (https://spectacularsci.com/earth-supporting-life-checklist/)