
GLASS Bones & ACID Blood!
Explore a world where life is based on silicon in…
What The If? · Philip Shane, Matt Stanley, Gabrielle Paniccia
June 22, 202453m 1s
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Show Notes
Explore a world where life is based on silicon instead of carbon, swimming in sulfuric acid oceans and breathing in clouds of acid rain. Imagine transparent armadillo-like creatures with glass bones, communicating through resonant frequencies. Ponder the possibilities of silicon-based trees with blue interiors and the challenges of interspecies cohabitation. This episode delves into the chemistry, biology, and potential evolution of silicon-based life forms, from microscopic bacteria to intelligent civilizations.
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