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  "id": 17943505,
  "title": "New Earth simulation helps hunt for alien life on distant planets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/new-earth-simulation-helps-hunt-for-alien-life-on-distant-planets",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T09:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/discovery/scientists-develop-an-advanced-whole-earth-simulation-to-understand-how-planets-evolve-without-life-and-help-astronomers-identify-distant-worlds-whose-atmospheres-could-reveal-signs-of-extraterrestrial-life/articleshow/135488350.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "At the University of Washington, a team of researchers has crafted an innovative computer simulation that explores Earth's environmental dynamics devoid of biological influences. This sophisticated model monitors the intricate journey of chemicals through the Earth's various layers over vast geological timescales. The study reveals that a planet can maintain habitable conditions independently of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}