The Way We Search for Aliens Is Insane

By Cleo Abram

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We can find planets far outside our solar system and search for signs of life without ever leaving Earth. The way we do it is absolutely insane! You might think we would need to fly there or send a spacecraft to take a sample – nope! We found water vapor on a planet several light years away with this one incredible technique. Here’s how they do it and exactly what we’re looking for on distant planets that would hint at alien life. Subscribe to learn more! Check out NASA’s 3D map of exoplanets here:  https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/eyes-on-exoplanets/#/earth/  #space #alien #exoplanets #science #shorts