The team says this new signature, of relatively depleted carbon dioxide, is the only sign of habitability that is detectable now. But there’s been no way to directly confirm whether a planet is indeed habitable, meaning that liquid water exists on its surface. If so, the planet is likely habitable, meaning that it hosts significant bodies of liquid water on its surface. The team says this new signature, of relatively depleted carbon dioxide, is the only sign of habitability that is detectable now. If so, the planet is likely habitable, meaning that it hosts significant bodies of liquid water on its surface.

Source: Indian Express January 03, 2024 12:08 UTC