noolusel
Noolusel is a theoretical concept in speculative biology and astrobiology that describes a potential form of extraterrestrial life based on silicon rather than carbon. The term is derived from the Finnish word "noolu," meaning silicon. This hypothetical life form is envisioned as utilizing silicon's chemical properties to perform the complex molecular functions necessary for life, contrasting with carbon-based life as we know it.
The idea of silicon-based life stems from silicon's position in the periodic table, directly below carbon, suggesting
Proponents of noolusel speculate that such life might exist in environments with extreme temperatures or chemical