Measuring the Atmospheres of Other Worlds to See if There are Enough Nutrients for Life

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Astrobiology

Exoplanetology

Search for extraterrestrial intelligence

Extraterrestrial water

Extraterrestrial life

Planetary habitability

Exoplanet

Extraterrestrial atmosphere

Hycean planet

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Oliver Herbort

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The article discusses the importance of detecting CHNOPS elements, particularly hydrogen, in exoplanet atmospheres—led by Oliver Herbort—as key for assessing habitability and potential for life, which aligns with astrobiology and the search for extraterrestrial life. ARIEL's mission to study exoplanet atmospheres is highlighted.

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