Scientific Forum

We've just received the first spectroscopic data from JWST for Kepler-442b. The atmospheric composition shows promising signs of water vapor and methane. I'm sharing the preliminary analysis here for community feedback before publication.

I've been working on improving our ML models for exoplanet habitability scoring. The new neural network architecture shows 15% better accuracy. Looking for collaborators to validate the model with independent datasets.

Many potentially habitable exoplanets orbit M-dwarf stars and are likely tidally locked. How does this affect our habitability assessments? I propose we need to revise our scoring criteria to account for potential atmospheric circulation patterns.

The TRAPPIST-1 system continues to surprise us. Recent observations suggest planet e might have a thicker atmosphere than previously thought. Let's discuss the implications for habitability.

As we get better at detecting potential biosignatures, we need to be more careful about false positives. I'm compiling a list of abiotic processes that can mimic biological signatures. Contributions welcome!