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CultureLab: On the hunt for alien life with Lisa Kaltenegger

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Exploring the Search for Alien Life in the Cosmos

The chapter explores the search for alien life, discussing the challenges and potential of finding different forms of life beyond Earth on celestial bodies like Titan, Europa, and Enceladus. It delves into the technological advancements required for studying planets next to stars, including the concept of rogue planets, planets ejected from their solar systems into dark, cold space. The speakers highlight the difficulties in detecting and understanding rogue planets and the implications for the search for extraterrestrial life.

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