James Webb Space Telescope Detects Phosphine on Brown Dwarf Wolf 1130C
Oct 9, 2025 - 20:00
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have detected phosphine gas in the atmosphere of the brown dwarf Wolf 1130C, about 54 light-years away. The finding suggests phosphine can form in extreme, non-biological environments, challenging its status as a potential biomarker and reshaping how scientists search for alien life.