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Potential Biosignatures Detected on Distant Exoplanet
Artist’s impression of the exoplanet K2-18b
This week witnessed the announcement of compelling indicators of possible life beyond Earth; however, some astronomers have issued cautions regarding the immense challenges in confirming these nascent findings. This revelation immediately prompts a fundamental question: Will humanity ever achieve irrefutable evidence of extraterrestrial life, and if so, what is a realistic timeframe for such a discovery?
James Webb Telescope Spots Possible Sign of Life on Exoplanet K2-18b
The purported indications of biological activity were identified by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) originating from the exoplanet designated K2-18b, situated at a distance of 124 light-years. Dr. Nikku Madhusudhan of the University of Cambridge, along with his research team, has reported the detection of a signal corresponding to dimethyl sulphide (DMS), a molecule that…