Lisa Kaltenegger: Alien Hunter

Lisa Kaltenegger, a pioneering astrobiologist, delves into the thrilling quest to find life beyond Earth. She discusses how scientists identify potentially habitable exoplanets and the significance of biosignatures like oxygen and methane. Kaltenegger emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in scientific advancement and shares emotional stories from her research. The conversation also whimsically explores the idea of communicating with extraterrestrial beings, all while reflecting on personal connections that drive scientific curiosity.