How Can Nanotechnology Aid in the Detection of Extraterrestrial Life?
Nanotechnology offers highly sensitive and precise instruments that can detect minute quantities of biomarkers, which are chemical indicators of life. For instance, nanosensors can identify specific molecules such as amino acids or nucleic acids, which are fundamental to life as we know it. These sensors can be deployed on space missions to search for life on planets like Mars or moons such as Europa.
