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Meet The ‘Planet Hunter’ Searching For Alien Life, with Jacob Bean

Big Brains

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Exploring the Complexities of Exoplanets and Extraterrestrial Life

This chapter examines the prospect of alien life, focusing on simpler forms akin to early Earth organisms rather than humanoids. It highlights the significance of exoplanets like GJ 1214b and the role of the James Webb telescope in probing their atmospheres to enhance our understanding of life beyond our planet.

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