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Scientists have a new way to find oceans — and possible alien life — on distant planets

Ivan Paul
20 January 2024
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Exoplanet's with atmospheres containing less carbon dioxide (CO2) than neighbouring planets may have water and potential life.

Summary

  1. A low-carbon atmosphere could resemble Earth's early conditions.
  2. CO2 dissolving into oceans enabled life.
  3. CO2 may be detected by The James Webb Space Telescope.
READ: Scientists have a new way to find oceans — and possible alien life — on distant planets

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