Exploring the Universe: Matt Greenhouse On The James Webb Space Telescope And The Search For Life

Finding Genius Podcast

Richard Jacobs

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🗓️ 4 January 2025

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Matt Greenhouse, ISIM Project Scientist at NASA, delves into the groundbreaking discoveries made possible by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). From uncovering the atmospheres of distant exoplanets to observing the early universe in unprecedented detail, Matt explains how JWST is reshaping our understanding of the cosmos.

With decades of experience at NASA, Matt sheds light on the telescope’s advanced instruments and its role in the search for habitable worlds beyond our solar system.

What new worlds lie beyond our reach? How can we detect signs of life on planets light-years away? Join us as we uncover the mysteries of the universe with one of NASA’s leading scientists.

Listen now to learn about:

How JWST is transforming the study of exoplanets and their atmospheres.
The role of spectroscopy in the search for extraterrestrial life.
What makes a planet “habitable” and why water is a key indicator.
The latest discoveries of black holes and the early universe.

Curious to learn more about NASA’s latest missions and Matt’s work with JWST? Click here for more!

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0:37.3	Hello, this is Richard Jacobs with the Finding Genius podcast.
0:41.2	My guest today is Matt Greenhouse.
0:43.0	He's an ISIM project scientist at NASA and will define what the acronym means.
0:48.3	But we're going to be talking about the James Webb Space Telescope.
0:51.7	So welcome, Matt.
0:52.7	Thanks for coming.
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