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Astrophysics team say observation of chemical compounds may be ‘tipping point’ in search for extraterrestrial life

A paper published in 2023 spurred discussion about whether life exists on an exoplanet named K2-18b. Two years later, the puzzle continues — and some scientists are expressing doubt.

Despite excitement last year, the James Webb Space Telescope probably hasn't detected life on a distant super-Earth exoplanet with life signs detected on potential ocean world K2-18 b likely premature.

Scientists are one step closer to finding possible life on Planet K2-18b, which is twice as big as Earth and 120 light-years away. The post Alien Life On K2-18b?: Scientists Excited To See Observations From Planet Twice The Size Of Earth first appeared on Bored Panda.

Exclusive: Significant discovery, made by James Webb telescope, provokes disagreement over conditions on planet’s surface

A huge planet called K2-18b has methane and carbon dioxide mixed in with its mostly hydrogen atmosphere

The exoplanet K2-18 b – which is outside the solar system – is 8.6 times as massive as Earth

Space agency said potential finding of dimethyl sulfide on K2-18 b, produced only by life on Earth, is yet to be confirmed

Hydrogen and helium atmospheres could keep exoplanets warm enough to be habitable, even at huge distances from their stars.