
Knicole Colón
Deputy project scientist for exoplanet science for JWST
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Jan 10, 2024 • 51min
JWST finds a new lead in the search for life on a mysterious exoplanet
Guest Knicole Colón, deputy project scientist for exoplanet science for JWST, discusses the discovery of methane and carbon dioxide on exoplanet K2-18 b, potentially transforming our search for extraterrestrial life. They explore the limitations of the Hubble Space Telescope, the promising capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope, variations in composition and characteristics of the exoplanet, and the potential for life on sub-neptunes.