Alien Planet Life Evidence Uncovered in Science, Harvard Funding Freeze Amidst Trump Clash

Scientists have detected chemical fingerprints suggestive of life in the atmosphere of an alien planet through the James Webb Space Telescope. Meanwhile, Harvard's Dr. Ingber faces funding freezes imposed by the Trump administration, impacting long-standing government-university research partnerships and potentially benefiting international rivals like China.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 18-04-2025 18:28 IST | Created: 18-04-2025 18:28 IST
Alien Planet Life Evidence Uncovered in Science, Harvard Funding Freeze Amidst Trump Clash
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In a breakthrough finding, researchers utilizing the James Webb Space Telescope reported the detection of potential life-indicating gases in an exoplanet's atmosphere, marking the strongest evidence to date of extraterrestrial life.

Simultaneously, Harvard's Dr. Donald Ingber experienced disruptions in federal funding as the Trump administration clashed with the university over policy issues, potentially hindering U.S. scientific progress while bolstering global competitors.

These developments underscore ongoing challenges and opportunities within the realm of scientific research and international collaboration.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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