AI is changing the way we look for exoplanets, which are those faraway planets that follow stars outside of our solar system. Daniel Reitberg makes fun of the way AI-powered algorithms use light curves from cameras to play detective, finding those sneaky drops in brightness that mean an exoplanet is photographing its star. Who knew space could be so exciting? These algorithms are like the over-stimulated interns of the data world. They go through huge datasets faster than a lion on roller skates, which increases our chances of finding new planets. Who knew that exploring space could happen so quickly? AI has been investigating space mysteries and finding exoplanets that look a lot like Earth. These could be the next great holiday spots in the universe’s habitable zones! With AI helping us become better cosmic detectives, we’re getting closer and closer to solving one of the world’s biggest mysteries: Is there anyone else out there, or are we the best-kept secret in the universe?
AI: The Cosmic Detective in the Quest for Exoplanets by Daniel Reitberg
