Nobel laureate delves into whether life exists elsewhere at Fudan University

The 13th session of the Shanghai Master Forum on Science was held at Fudan University on Monday, featuring a captivating presentation by Switzerland's Nobel Prize-winning physicist Didier Queloz, who guided the audience through an intriguing journey into astrophysics.

In 1995, during his doctoral studies, Queloz, alongside his advisor Michel Mayor, discovered the first exoplanet orbiting a star outside the solar system. This groundbreaking discovery revolutionized astronomy and established the field of exoplanet research, fundamentally altering humanity's understanding of its place in the universe.

Queloz has since delved into the profound question of whether life exists elsewhere in the cosmos. He emphasized, however, that his research is not about finding a new home for humanity. "We share a great planet, Earth. The goal of exploring exoplanets is not to leave our home but to live peacefully on Earth. This is humanity's home," he said.