Recent buzz has been fueled by statements from respected figures in astronomy, including astronaut Tim Peake, who hinted that the James Webb telescope might discover life beyond Earth.
Peek said NASA’s denial isn’t exactly a denial, but a cautious stance, as the agency wants to refrain from making any public announcements until it can definitively prove its findings.
University of Oxford astrophysicist Rebecca Smethurst expressed optimism about the future of exoplanet research. Although the discovery of extraterrestrial life remains unconfirmed, scientists continue to explore the universe with hope, enthusiasm, and the help of the James Webb Telescope.