Exoplanets - Discovering Worlds Beyond Our Solar System

Explore the fascinating world of exoplanet research in this 17-minute TEDxWarwick talk by Professor Suzanne Aigrain. Discover the remarkable progress made in identifying distant worlds, from the early detection of "hot Jupiters" to the ongoing search for Earth-like planets in our cosmic neighborhood. Learn about cutting-edge technologies like the James Webb Space Telescope and upcoming missions such as PLATO and the Terra Hunting Experiment that are pushing the boundaries of our ability to find potentially habitable planets. Gain insights from Aigrain, an accomplished exoplanet explorer and Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Oxford, as she shares her expertise in developing innovative methods to detect faint planetary signals amidst stellar variability. Delve into the exciting possibilities of identifying planets that may harbor life and understand the importance of open science, robust data analysis, and making astrophysics accessible to all in this captivating exploration of our universe.