Exploring Super Earths and Sub-Neptunes

The chapter delves into the search for extraterrestrial life on Goldilocks planets in the habitable zone, focusing on the potential of super-Earths and sub-Neptunes to host life. It discusses the extreme pressures deep within these planets, the need to understand their atmospheres, and the challenges faced by scientists in exploring these distant worlds. The chapter also touches on the discovery of these alien worlds, advancements in space telescopes, and the technical aspects and mishaps of flying gas balloons across the Atlantic.