Researchers use the Earth as a test subject to detect life in space.. As of: March 17, 2024, 9:23 p.m By: Tanja Banner CommentsPressSplit Yes, life can exist on our Earth, says a new study.

But it's actually about something completely different: the search for life in the universe. The mission in question is called “LIFE” (Large Interferometer for Exoplanets) It is intended to capture thermal radiation from exoplanets in the infrared range and find out whether there is life there.