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UK Scientists Build Tools to Find Alien Life | Edinburgh News
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Edinburgh’s Royal Observatory just landed a million-pound boost to build next-gen tech for NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory — a cosmic detective mission hunting for alien worlds that could support life, even sniffing their atmospheres for signs of biology. With ties to the James Webb Space Telescope and a UK-wide science alliance, this project aims to scan dozens of planets simultaneously and capture razor-sharp exoplanet images. It’s humanity’s big bet on answering: Are we alone? The UK Space Agency is backing top talent to push technological boundaries, positioning Britain as a global leader in space exploration while fueling innovation and future industry growth. The launch? Targeted for the 2040s — but the groundwork is already being laid right here in Edinburgh.
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