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Premlal P.D
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Abstract :
The nature of dark matter remains one of the most profound mysteries in contemporary physics and cosmology.
While its gravitational effects are well established, its potential role in supporting alternative forms of life has only recently
entered serious theoretical discourse. This paper explores the possibility that dark matter, if composed of self-interacting
particles such as dark protons and dark electrons, could form complex structures analogous to atoms, molecules, and
ultimately biological systems. Building on the concept of “dark biospheres,” we examine mechanisms that may allow dark
life to co-exist with baryonic life on Earth without direct detection, including weak coupling, parallel chemistries, and
spatial or energetic segregation. We further analyse potential observational signatures—ranging from anomalous energy
dissipation to astrophysical detection limits—that may offer indirect evidence of such hidden life forms. Finally, we discuss
the philosophical and Astro biological implications of a shadow biosphere, including its impact on our understanding of
habitability, the uniqueness of terrestrial biology, and the scope of life in the Universe. By integrating insights from
particle physics, astrobiology, and philosophy of science, this work highlights both the challenges and transformative
potential of considering dark matter life as a serious scientific hypothesis.
Keywords :
Dark Matter; Shadow Biosphere; Non-Baryonic Life; Alternative Biochemistry; Astrobiology; Habitability; Hidden Life Forms; Co-Existence Mechanisms; Observational Signatures; Philosophical Implications.
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The nature of dark matter remains one of the most profound mysteries in contemporary physics and cosmology.
While its gravitational effects are well established, its potential role in supporting alternative forms of life has only recently
entered serious theoretical discourse. This paper explores the possibility that dark matter, if composed of self-interacting
particles such as dark protons and dark electrons, could form complex structures analogous to atoms, molecules, and
ultimately biological systems. Building on the concept of “dark biospheres,” we examine mechanisms that may allow dark
life to co-exist with baryonic life on Earth without direct detection, including weak coupling, parallel chemistries, and
spatial or energetic segregation. We further analyse potential observational signatures—ranging from anomalous energy
dissipation to astrophysical detection limits—that may offer indirect evidence of such hidden life forms. Finally, we discuss
the philosophical and Astro biological implications of a shadow biosphere, including its impact on our understanding of
habitability, the uniqueness of terrestrial biology, and the scope of life in the Universe. By integrating insights from
particle physics, astrobiology, and philosophy of science, this work highlights both the challenges and transformative
potential of considering dark matter life as a serious scientific hypothesis.
Keywords :
Dark Matter; Shadow Biosphere; Non-Baryonic Life; Alternative Biochemistry; Astrobiology; Habitability; Hidden Life Forms; Co-Existence Mechanisms; Observational Signatures; Philosophical Implications.
