
Meet The ‘Planet Hunter’ Searching For Alien Life, with Jacob Bean
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Exploring Exoplanets: From Discovery to Habitability
This chapter examines the rapid evolution of exoplanet research, showcasing advancements like the Maroon X instrument and the James Webb Space Telescope. It emphasizes the importance of atmospheric analysis in identifying potential biosignatures and the habitable zone necessary for supporting life. Additionally, it highlights the groundbreaking detection of carbon dioxide in a distant planet's atmosphere, paving the way for future explorations of life beyond Earth.
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