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The New Science of Planet Hunting in the Cosmos

The Michael Shermer Show

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Exploring Lava-covered Worlds and Exoplanet Atmospheres

The chapter delves into the process of analyzing light data from the James Webb Space Telescope to identify planets and their characteristics, using tools such as artificial intelligence and statistical methods. It explains the collaborative effort involving multiple experts to interpret the data collected by the telescope and the proposal process required to secure time to use the telescope for research purposes. The discussion also touches on the challenges of distinguishing natural from potential biosphere-driven atmospheric compositions on exoplanets.

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