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The JWST's capability to detect various molecules in the infrared spectrum has the scientific community hopeful for positive results on TRAPPIST-1d, e, f, and g, which lie closer to the habitable zone. These observations are ongoing, and scientists remain eager to acquire robust data suggesting life-sustaining conditions.
The New Modeling Approach
In addition to observational studies, the new research from Christensen and collaborators models the formation and evolution of TRAPPIST-1e as it evolves from a molten state to a solid crust. Their approach considers how atmospheric pressure, temperature, and the star's radiation influence the types of gases that can persist around the planet.