Detecting This Specific Gas in an Alien World's Atmosphere May Be a Good Sign of Life
Detecting This Specific Gas in an Alien World's Atmosphere May Be a Good Sign of Life MATT WILLIAMS, UNIVERSE TODAY 4 APRIL 2021 It is no exaggeration to say that the study of extrasolar planets has exploded in recent decades. To date, 4,375 exoplanets have been confirmed in 3,247 systems, with another 5,856 candidates awaiting confirmation. In recent years, exoplanet studies have started to transition from the process of discovery to one of characterization. This process is expected to accelerate once next-generation telescopes become operational. As a result, astrobiologists are wor...
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