What Actual Aliens Might Look Like
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell • 2025-02-04T15:00:01Z • 15:53 • intermediate • Science
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What if aliens exist in forms we can't even imagine? Join us as we explore three potential alien worlds, each teeming with life that challenges our understanding of biology and ecosystems.
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inhospitable
/ˌɪnˈhɑːspɪtəbl/
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Not welcoming or hospitable; harsh and difficult to live in.
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The inhospitable environment of the planet made it challenging for any form of life to survive.
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cacophony
/kæˈkɑːfəni/
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A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
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The cacophony of noises from the jungle made it hard to concentrate.
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extremophile
/ɪkˈstriməˌfaɪl/
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An organism that thrives in extreme environmental conditions.
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Extremophiles are fascinating because they can survive in places where most life cannot.
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buoyancy
/ˈbɔɪənsi/
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The ability or tendency of something to float in water or other fluids.
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The buoyancy of the Sky Whales allowed them to soar high above the clouds.
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symbiotic
/ˌsɪm.biˈɑː.tɪk/
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Involving interaction between two different organisms, often to the benefit of both.
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The symbiotic relationship between the skaters and microorganisms is crucial for their survival.
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cryovolcanism
/ˌkraɪoʊˈvɑːlkəˌnɪzəm/
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Volcanic activity that involves the eruption of substances like water, ammonia, or methane, instead of molten rock.
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Cryovolcanism on Jupiter's moon Europa suggests there may be liquid water beneath its icy surface.
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