Are We Alone In This Universe? Uncovering Cosmic Mysteries With Exoplanet Research
Finding Genius Podcast
Richard Jacobs
4.4 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 29 September 2022
⏱️ 20 minutes
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Summary
As technology continues to advance, so does our ability to understand astronomical wonders. With the ongoing innovation of state-of-the-art telescopes, you wouldn't believe what researchers are discovering…
Chima McGruder joins the podcast today to discuss his fascinating work surrounding planetary science. Chima is a fifth-year graduate student at Harvard University's Center for Astrophysics, where he examines exoplanet atmospheres.
Join us now to hear Chima talk about:
- The exoplanets that the James Webb Space Telescope has been able to observe.
- What atmospheric composition can tell us about planetary formation.
- Theories that exist surrounding planetary formation, and other possible life.
- Exciting observations on the horizon from the James Webb Space Telescope.
What can these discoveries tell us about our universe and the possibility of other life? Researchers like Chima McGruder are on track to finding out!
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Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C
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| 1:07.9 | In late 2016, I was rear-ended at 65 miles an hour by a truck on the highway, which sent |
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