Exoplanetary Science
Methane is a colorless, odorless gas that is the simplest alkane and a major component of natural gas. It plays a crucial role in the greenhouse effect, where it traps heat in an atmosphere, impacting climate conditions on planets, including exoplanets. Its presence is significant in atmospheric chemistry and is often searched for as a potential biosignature on other worlds, indicating possible biological processes.
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