Exploring Exoplanets and the Search for Life

The chapter delves into the existence of exoplanets within the habitable zones of their stars, focusing on the importance of liquid water for sustaining life. It discusses the criteria for habitable planets, the commonality of water in the universe, and the role of water as a solvent for complex chemistry. The chapter also explores the formation of planets in the solar system and the search for extraterrestrial life using tools like the ALMA telescope and the James Webb telescope.