James Webb Telescope Uncovers Disappointing News for Alien Life Search

New data from the James Webb Space Telescope shows that the atmosphere of TRAPPIST-1 c, a rocky exoplanet in the TRAPPIST-1 system, is either non-existent or incredibly thin, making it unfavorable for hosting life as we know it. The exoplanet's atmosphere is likely extremely thin, if it exists at all, according to a statement from NASA. The research team compared the brightness of light emitted by TRAPPIST-1 c as it moved behind its host star to when the planet was beside the star, and the emissions observed suggest a lack of carbon dioxide gas that would have otherwise absorbed the light coming from the planet.