How astronomers plan to detect the signatures of alien life in the atmospheres of distant planets Astonishingly, we can identify molecules present in the atmospheres of exoplanets. Astrobitica January 19, 2026 (Last updated: January 19, 2026) 1 minute read Astonishingly, we can identify molecules present in the atmospheres of exoplanets. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Could Bees Be a Model for SETI Searches?Next: Polar weather on Jupiter and Saturn hints at the planets’ interior details