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1050: Lisa Kaltenegger | In Search of Alien Life and Livable Worlds
The Jordan Harbinger Show
Life Requires the Right Ingredients
Life on distant planets necessitates specific conditions: a rocky surface, the presence of liquid water, and adequate energy from a star. Large gas giants are less promising for life due to their lack of a solid surface, while moons around such planets pose additional challenges for discovery. Current technology allows for the detection of approximately one rocky planet for every five stars, emphasizing the rarity and significance of finding planets that meet these criteria. The potential for life is directly linked to these factors, making planets with the right conditions highly exciting for exploration.
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