šš The James Webb Telescope is transforming astronomy: signs of life on other worlds š«š½
- Roberto Corona Contreras
- Apr 17
- 1 min read

It has detected carbon dioxide and methane on exoplanets, bringing us closer to answering: are we alone?
Since its launch, the James Webb Space TelescopeĀ has exceeded all expectations. Now, its latest findings bring us even closer to discovering life beyond Earth. šŖš§¬
Webb has detected carbon dioxide and methane in the atmospheres of distant exoplanets, making them serious candidates for habitability. šš
These molecules, when found together in the right proportions, can be potential biosignatures. While not yet definitive proof of life, it's one of the most promising developments in modern astronomy. šš
šŖ What makes the James Webb Telescope so extraordinary?
š¬ It can analyze atmospheric composition on planets light-years away.
šļø Captures infrared light with unmatched precision.
š§ Provides data that scientists compare to models of biological activity.
š Can study the birth of stars, ancient galaxies, and possibly habitable worlds.
Findings from planets like K2-18 b and WASP-39 b reignite the quest for extraterrestrial life, but also inspire reflection about our place in the cosmosāand how we care for Earth. š
⨠Maybe the real question isnāt if weāre alone⦠but when weāll no longer be.The universe is speaking, and thanks to James Webb, weāre finally listening.

š Source:Ā NASA / ESA / Nature Astronomy ā James Webb Datahttps://webb.nasa.gov






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