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Searching for Life Beyond Earth

This chapter discusses the advancements in the search for extraterrestrial life, focusing on the discovery of over 4,000 exoplanets and the criteria for identifying habitable zones. It highlights the capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope and the efforts of NASA's rovers in exploring Mars and the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn. The chapter also delves into the ongoing search for extraterrestrial intelligence and the distinction between biosignatures and technosignatures, showcasing both optimism and challenges in this groundbreaking field.

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