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Searching for Biosignatures on Other Planets.
34:55 - 40:07 (05:12)
In the search for potential life on other planets, researchers are focusing on detecting biosignatures such as phosphine, but we are still in the early stages of identifying promising planets and determining their atmospheres. While there is hope for future telescopes that can determine the contents of these atmospheres, most planets remain unknown regarding their atmospheric composition.
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The speaker has ethical concerns about the idea of scooping Venus' atmosphere in the search for life, as it may interfere with remote measurements and potentially harm any existing life.
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The speaker has ethical concerns about the idea of scooping Venus' atmosphere in the search for life, as it may interfere with remote measurements and potentially harm any existing life.
ChapterSearching for Biosignatures on Other Planets.
Episode#195 – Clara Sousa-Silva: Searching for Signs of Life on Venus and Other Planets
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The search for signs of life beyond our planet includes looking for biosignatures such as phosphine on exoplanets and other planets within our solar system.
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The search for signs of life beyond our planet includes looking for biosignatures such as phosphine on exoplanets and other planets within our solar system. The hope is that future telescopes will be able to determine not only if these planets have an atmosphere but also what the atmosphere may contain.