""We have a lot of work to do to rule out possible non-biological explanations. It is more likely that a chemical process, without biology, can explain these results - for example, reactions involving mineral catalysts."" jpl.nasa.gov
Honestly, there's probably some fun to be had with these two characters working together, but it does sound an awful lot like a desperate gimmick to reinvigorate both of the properties. The real question now is whether or not producers are still sticking with the Die Hard 24/7 title
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