Ewine van Dishoeck

In this discussion, astronomer Ewine van Dishoeck, known for her work on molecules in space and developing an instrument for the James Webb Space Telescope, shares fascinating insights into star and planet formation. She explains how Webb's infrared technology reveals the chemistry of cold, dark clouds crucial for creating water and organic molecules. Ewine also highlights the significance of disk chemistries in shaping planets and the broader quest to understand life's ingredients beyond Earth, emphasizing the exciting implications of her research.