Nikku Madhusudhan

Nikku Madhusudhan

astrophysicist United Kingdom

Nikku Madhusudhan is an astrophysicist at the University of Cambridge, known for his research in exoplanet atmospheres and the potential for life beyond Earth. Recently, he has been in the news for leading a study that reported promising signs of possible biological activity on the exoplanet K2-18b, detected by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
184,562
Power
7,103$
Sentiment
6.52
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Liechtenstein 1 7.00 0.08% +0% 38,137 32 $6,900 6$
United States 1 6.00 0.03% +0% 331,002,651 102,509 $21,000,000 6,504$
Thailand 1 9.00 0.12% +0% 69,799,978 82,021 $505,000 593$
Totals 3 400,840,766 184,562 $21,511,900 7,103$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Nikku Madhusudhan is the lead author of the April study and a professor of astrophysics and exoplanetary science at the University of Cambridge’s Institute of Astronomy. 6

CNN: An exoplanet called K2-18b is highlighting the complexities of finding life beyond Earth

Thailand Thailand: Nikku Madhusudhan is the lead astronomer who discovered the clearest signals of extraterrestrial life. 9

Thai Rath: หรือจะเป็นชีวิตนอกระบบสุริยะ ?

France France: Nikku Madhusudhan announced a potential sign of extraterrestrial life on the exoplanet K2-18b. 5

Le Monde: Potentielle présence de vie sur l’exoplanète K2-18b : anatomie d’un faux positif

Luxembourg Luxembourg: Nikku Madhusudhan is part of the research team that found evidence of life beyond our solar system using the James Webb Space Telescope. 9

Luxemburger Wort: Forscher: Hinweise auf Leben jenseits unseres Sonnensystems

Ukraine Ukraine: Nikku Madhusudhan is the lead author of the study explaining the potential biological activity on the planet K2-18b. 8

Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda): Вчені знайшли докази мікробного життя за межами Сонячної системи

Ireland Ireland: Nikku Madhusudhan is a Cambridge University astronomer who discusses the potential biosignatures on a habitable planet. 9

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: a faraway planet with possible signs of life – The Irish Times

Canada Canada: Nikku Madhusudhan, a professor of astrophysics at the University of Cambridge, addressed the world about his possible detection of life on another planet. 7

The Globe and Mail: Did scientists actually find the strongest evidence of alien life yet?

United States United States: Nikku Madhusudhan is a professor of astrophysics and exoplanetary science at the University of Cambridge’s Institute of Astronomy. 8

CNN: Webb telescope spots chemicals in distant planet’s atmosphere that could be a signature of life

Liechtenstein Liechtenstein: Nikku Madhusudhan is the lead author of the study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters regarding potential signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b. 8

O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão): Telescópio espacial detecta ‘indícios’ de vida em um exoplaneta