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Understanding Extreme Planets and Moons
49:36 - 55:18 (05:42)
Exploring extreme planets and moons can help in creating a theory and framework for understanding them, even if it means testing them to their limits. With tools that sense the contents of an atmosphere, it is difficult to make conclusive statements about the presence of life, especially with planets like Venus that have sulfuric acid clouds and dense and hot surfaces.
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A planetary scientist shares that her favorite object in the solar system is Io, a moon of Jupiter, due to its uniqueness and personal significance.
49:36 - 50:40 (01:04)
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A planetary scientist shares that her favorite object in the solar system is Io, a moon of Jupiter, due to its uniqueness and personal significance.
ChapterUnderstanding Extreme Planets and Moons
Episode#184 – Katherine de Kleer: Planets, Moons, and Asteroids in Our Solar System
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The lesser-known moons in the solar system offer more discovery space and bigger questions than the well-known planets, including the question about life on Mars.
50:41 - 51:47 (01:06)
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The lesser-known moons in the solar system offer more discovery space and bigger questions than the well-known planets, including the question about life on Mars. Understanding planets and moons that test our theories and understanding is crucial.
ChapterUnderstanding Extreme Planets and Moons
Episode#184 – Katherine de Kleer: Planets, Moons, and Asteroids in Our Solar System
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The recent detection of phosphine on Venus, a possible indicator of microbial life, has received criticism for the methods of data analysis used to make the claim.
51:47 - 55:18 (03:31)
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The recent detection of phosphine on Venus, a possible indicator of microbial life, has received criticism for the methods of data analysis used to make the claim. Skepticism remains about using remote sensing tools to draw conclusions about the potential for life on other planets.