For now, the discovery remains a 1 on the scale of 1 to 7 for evaluating claims of extraterrestrial life 1: 1 represents the detection of an intriguing signal, and 7 is a slam-dunk confirmation.

In the sand surrounding coral reefs, the giant clam reigns supreme; they are massive, multi-colored, and statuesque. As the largest living bivalve mollusk, the giant clam acts as a lynchpin for its ...