Is there alien life out there?

Kevin Hengis convinced that “it would be a terrible joke if we were alone in the universe”. Together with his team, the theoretical astrophysicist investigates what are known as exoplanets – planets beyond our solar system. Heng wants to find out whether molecules that could support life exist on these planets.

“I do not think that I will see the detection of biosignatures in my lifetime. But I would like to set the foundations for that to happen here in Munich.”