In a surprising claim, scientists believe that an infrared northern lights-style aurora seen on Uranus may hold the key to discovering alien life. The scientists observed the aurora on the faraway planet while measuring the temperatures of the Solar System’s gas giants, expecting that their findings would explain the magnetic fields of other worlds closer to Earth. This is likely to aid researchers in determining if faraway planets support extraterrestrial life.
Speaking about the discovery, University of Leicester’s physicist Emma Thomas, who was the lead author of the new study, stated, “The temperature of all the gas giant planets, including Uranus, are hundreds of degrees Kelvin/Celsius above what models predict if only warmed by the Sun, leaving us with the big question of how these planets are so much hotter than expected.”
“By analyzing Uranus’s aurora, which directly connects to both the planet’s magnetic field and atmosphere, we can make predictions about the atmospheres and magnetic fields of these worlds and hence their suitability for life,” she added while speaking to the Daily Star. “Our results will go on to broaden our knowledge of ice giant auroras and strengthen our understanding of planetary magnetic fields in our solar system, at exoplanets, and even on our planet,” the researcher said.
Scientists claimed earlier this year that they had discovered evidence of active waters deep beneath the surfaces of two of Uranus
Scientists claimed earlier this year that they had discovered evidence of active waters deep beneath the surfaces of two of Uranus’ 27 moons, where extraterrestrials (ETs) could be present. Scientists have recently expressed great optimism about finding signs of life in any part of the universe within the next few years. Professor Michelle Dougherty believes it would be “surprising” if no life was discovered on one of Jupiter’s frozen moons. Professor Michelle Dougherty, lead scientist of the European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer and Juice mission, stated, “It would be surprising if there wasn’t life on one of Jupiter’s icy moons.”
Adam Archon, who claimed himself to be a “time traveler”, said that aliens are likely to be closer than what we believe. “In fact, we have known of the existence of aliens before 2028, but it isn’t until 2028 that it becomes public knowledge. It was just kept secret until they released it publicly. I can confirm that aliens do not come from space, but I cannot elaborate on where they come from because of the possibility of a paradox,” he had stated, reported mirror.co.uk.