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Jacob Bean
Astrophysicist at the University of Chicago who studies the atmospheres of exoplanets. He led a team that was the first to detect carbon dioxide on a distant planet.
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May 15, 2025
• 35min
Meet The ‘Planet Hunter’ Searching For Alien Life, with Jacob Bean
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Jacob Bean, an astrophysicist from the University of Chicago, is on the frontlines of the quest for extraterrestrial life. He discusses the groundbreaking detection of carbon dioxide on a distant exoplanet, a pivotal moment for astrophysics! Bean explores potentially habitable worlds like K2-18b and debunks false hopes like Gliese 486b. He reflects on the significance of atmospheric analysis in identifying biosignatures and ponders humanity's shared fragility in the vast cosmos, sparking thoughts about our place in the universe.
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