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Is there alien life out there?

8 Dec 2025

In the search for life in the universe, astrophysicist Kevin Heng studies the atmospheres of exoplanets.

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.”

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1:07 | 5 Dec 2025

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