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But the team and independent astronomers stress that more data is needed to confirm these results.

mihaic wrote:

But the team and independent astronomers stress that more data is needed to confirm these results.

They think it's a probability of 99.7% that a planet 127 light years away contains an abundance of gas, associated on earth with marine algae.

Not sure what method they use to make the 99.7% claim.

Tor_Raps wrote:

mihaic wrote:

But the team and independent astronomers stress that more data is needed to confirm these results.

They think it's a probability of 99.7% that a planet 127 light years away contains an abundance of gas, associated on earth with marine algae.

Not sure what method they use to make the 99.7% claim.

And we'll be long dead before we develop any technology to actually get there lol

Tor_Raps wrote:Did we find anyone who can be our backup Center next year? Lol

mrdressup wrote:

Tor_Raps wrote:

mihaic wrote:They think it's a probability of 99.7% that a planet 127 light years away contains an abundance of gas, associated on earth with marine algae.

Not sure what method they use to make the 99.7% claim.

And we'll be long dead before we develop any technology to actually get there lol

Aka, never.

pilkoids wrote:NASA announces fake trash like this like once a year to stay relevant in the news.

Raps in 4 wrote:

mrdressup wrote:

Tor_Raps wrote:
And we'll be long dead before we develop any technology to actually get there lol

Aka, never.

We actually might never be able to visit this planet.

Our current understanding of physics unequivocally states that faster-than-light travel is impossible.

Light speed travel is technically, theoretically possible, but it leads to other problems (like time dilation).

The only way we'd realistically ever be able to reach this planet (according to modern science) is with generation ships that travel for hundreds/thousands of years. Nobody born on Earth would ever be able to see this planet (unless we discover a way to achieve immortality).

Of course, it could also turn out that our understanding of physics is incomplete (we know it is, just to what degree?) and that there are ways around all of these restrictions. I like to think that's the case because it's super depressing thinking that our species could be stuck in this solar system forever.

Duffman100 wrote:

pilkoids wrote:NASA announces fake trash like this like once a year to stay relevant in the news.

It wasn't NASA I don't think. And it isn't really fake.

The headlines that are claiming it's life are the fakeish part.

It's evidence that could strongly suggest life.

This is the second, and more promising, time chemicals associated with life have been detected in the planet's atmosphere by Nasa's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

720 wrote:

Raps in 4 wrote:

mrdressup wrote:
Aka, never.

We actually might never be able to visit this planet.

Our current understanding of physics unequivocally states that faster-than-light travel is impossible.

Light speed travel is technically, theoretically possible, but it leads to other problems (like time dilation).

The only way we'd realistically ever be able to reach this planet (according to modern science) is with generation ships that travel for hundreds/thousands of years. Nobody born on Earth would ever be able to see this planet (unless we discover a way to achieve immortality).

Of course, it could also turn out that our understanding of physics is incomplete (we know it is, just to what degree?) and that there are ways around all of these restrictions. I like to think that's the case because it's super depressing thinking that our species could be stuck in this solar system forever.

Wormholes where we bend space and time is theoretically possible and likely the only way for space travel the way sci fi depicts it.

During a major science and technology conference in Texas, the Trump Administration’s top science official claimed that the United States now possesses technology that can “manipulate time and space” and “leave distance annihilated.”

Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, made the striking statements on April 14 during his keynote address at the Endless Frontiers Retreat in Austin.

The event brought together government officials, scientists, and business leaders to discuss America’s future in innovation.

Kratsios said the U.S. is entering “the early light of the new Golden Age of America,” calling for a renewed national push into advanced technology.

“Our technologies permit us to manipulate time and space,” Kratsios said. “They leave distance annihilated, cause things to grow, and improve productivity.”

Duffman100 wrote:

pilkoids wrote:NASA announces fake trash like this like once a year to stay relevant in the news.

It wasn't NASA I don't think. And it isn't really fake.

The headlines that are claiming it's life are the fakeish part.

It's evidence that could strongly suggest life.

NinjaBro wrote:We're going to find actual living aliens when probes land on Europa shortly and send back images from the ocean. 100% there's an abundance of life down there. This will be in our lifetime.