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Scientists detect signature of life on a distant planet, study suggests
Astronomers have made a detection suggesting biosignatures, or signs of biological activity, on an exoplanet located 124 light-years away. But experts are skeptical.
Have astronomers found extraterrestrial life on a distant planet? Here's the discovery
Observations by the James Webb space telescope find possible biological activity on a giant planet 124 light-years from Earth
Hints of life found on distant planet
Nikku Madhusudhan, a professor of astrophysics and exoplanetary science at the University of Cambridge, discusses the discovery of hints of life found on the distant planet K2-18b.
Chemical fingerprints could belong to a signature of life on distant planet
This week, learn why experts are divided over an exoplanet, see the first footage of a colossal squid in its deep-sea habitat, uncover why Earth is peeling, and more.
Scientists found a potential sign of life on a distant planet – an astronomer explains why many are still skeptical
They found evidence for the presence of two simple carbon-bearing molecules – carbon monoxide and methane – and showed that the planet’s upper atmosphere lacked water vapor.
Scientists detect new evidence of possible life on distant planet
The science world has been buzzing about new evidence that life “could” exist beyond our own planet after a team of scientists say they may have found hints of life on a new planet. NBC’s Tom Costello reports for Saturday TODAY.
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Scientists Observe Carbon Dioxide on Planets Outside the Solar System for the First Time
Carbon dioxide has been detected on a planet outside our solar system for the first time. The gas has been observed directly by the James Webb ... Telescope scrapped. Eric Berger, Ars ...
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Astronomers claim strongest evidence of alien life yet
“These are the first ... the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to look at K2-18b’s atmosphere in near-infrared light, and again found evidence of water vapour, as well as carbon dioxide ...
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Scientists used JWST instruments 'wrong' on purpose to capture direct images of exoplanets
Last week, astronomers unveiled exciting new images of planets in the HR 8799 and 51 Eridani star systems — and it was all thanks to a creative use of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
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Webb Telescope Reveals Astronomers Got It All Wrong About This Dying Planet
Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope just gave a cosmic mystery ... In fact, it’s revising astronomers’ account of the first star seen actively swallowing a planet.
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James Webb captures gorgeous image of a Cosmic Tornado
The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope observed Herbig-Haro ... The instruments pick out the glowing hot molecules of hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and dust, which are seen in red and orange.
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Webb Space Telescope captures a star in the making and a galaxy far, far away
(AP) — The Webb Space Telescope has captured a plume of gas ... with an asteroid How to catch the shooting stars of spring’s first meteor shower, the Lyrids SeaWorld announces opening day ...
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James Webb Space Telescope Captures Images of Individual Planets in Distant Star System
Astronomers using the mighty James Webb Space Telescope have captured direct images of four planets ... provide compelling evidence that the nascent worlds are rich in carbon dioxide — a ...