Nearest Exoplanets Could Host Life (VIDEO) Cornell University This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. Caption Lisa Kaltenegger, director of the Carl Sagan Institute at Cornell University, describes new research findings that demonstrate our nearest exoplanet neighbors could host life. Credit Cornell University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.