A new study published in the journal Astrobiology has proposed a groundbreaking approach to the search for extraterrestrial life. Rather than solely focusing on planets in the habitable zone of their star, the researchers suggest that computation is a fundamental property of life and could lead to the discovery of new forms of life beyond the habitable zone.

The researchers propose the concept of "computational zones" as areas in the galaxy where conditions are favorable for computation. These zones could include areas with high energy levels, such as near stars or black holes, or regions with complex molecules like the interstellar medium. The researchers believe that by searching for these computational zones, we could significantly increase our chances of discovering life beyond Earth.

This study is the first to suggest this new approach to finding extraterrestrial life based on computation. The researchers hope that their work will inspire other scientists to explore this idea further and bring us closer to the discovery of new forms of life beyond our planet.

Keywords: extraterrestrial life, computation, computational zones, habitable zone, Astrobiology, search for life beyond Earth.