"James Webb Telescope Uncovers Potential for Life on Distant Dwarf Planets"

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The James Webb Space Telescope has detected potential geological activity on the dwarf planets Eris and Makemake, suggesting the possibility of conditions conducive to supporting alien life. The presence of thermogenic methane in their atmospheres indicates ongoing or recent geological processes, challenging previous assumptions about the activity of dwarf planets. These findings raise the likelihood of life developing on these distant worlds and prompt the suggestion for future exploration missions to further assess their geological potential.
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