Listen "Habitable Worlds"
Episode Synopsis
Dr. Eric Ford, director of Penn State’s Center for Exoplanets and Habitable Worlds, explains the search for planets beyond our solar system, focusing on those in the “habitable zone” where liquid water can exist. They use advanced telescopes to detect and analyze exoplanets, focusing on biosignatures like oxygen and methane. Current research combines indirect methods with new technology aiming for direct imaging, paving the way for future missions like the Habitable Worlds Observatory in the 2040s.
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