Strongest Hint Yet of Life Beyond Earth Found on Distant Planet K2-18b

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Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected gases, including dimethyl sulfide (DMS), on exoplanet K2-18b that are linked to biological activity on Earth.
While the signal is strong, it's not yet confirmed as life, with researchers awaiting further data to rule out non-biological explanations.

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Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected gases, including dimethyl sulfide (DMS), on exoplanet K2-18b that are linked to biological activity on Earth. While the signal is strong, it's not yet confirmed as life, with researchers awaiting further data to rule out non-biological explanations.

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