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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...

Fun Things to Do in Austin This Weekend: Jan. 28-31 Explore Fortlandia Before the Exhibit Ends (Jan. 28-31) This weekend marks the last few days to enjoy a collection of forts custom-designed by local architects, designers, and artists for the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Displayed within the Mollie Steves Zachry Texas Arboretum, a 16-acre greenspace featuring a diverse array of native trees, Fortlandia encourages participants to lose themselves in the secret hideouts—and even create their own forts using upcycled materials.   Spot the “Verde Van” and Stock Up on Austin FC Merc...

dollars. pentagon correspondent has been investigating the story. some of the images in this report may be difficult to look at. >> reporter: afghan soldier s starving lying in dirty beds denied pain killers all of this at the military hospital, a hospital the u.s. paid more than $100 million to help the afghans run. >> things as simple as dressing changes are not done. patient businesscome infe-- bec infected and they die. >> reporter: a retired air force doctor tends to his tennessee farm. >> this will be a haven. >> reporter: from february 2010 to february 2011 he oversaw training...

-- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >> we begin in wisconsin where voters have three more hours to cast ballots in an effort to recall their republican governor scott walker and replace him with the democratic mayor tom barrett. both parties see it as a potential weather vane for november's election. the exit polls are fascinating to begin with, number one and number two show a very close race and how polarized and partisan the electorate is. we mentioned governor walker's efforts to limit collective bargaining rights, strongly disapprove of the efforts, 38% of those voting today s...