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Nearby super-Earth K2-18 b may be a water-rich ocean planet: 'This has certainly increased the chances of habitability'

The search for life beyond the solar system is heating up. Though biosignatures around super-Earth K2-18b remain unconfirmed, the JWST has found the planet could be a water-rich ocean world.

Space

Does alien life smell like the sea?

It might or might not be the smell of aliens, but dimethyl sulfide — and its funky odor — definitely gets around

Salon

Doubts over signs of alien life on exoplanet K2-18b are rising: 'This is evidence of the scientific process at work'

An independent analysis of recent data from K2-18b casts doubt on claims of detecting alien life on the distant exoplanet.

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Did the James Webb telescope really find evidence of alien life? Here's the truth about exoplanet K2-18b.

A study suggesting the exoplanet K2-18b shows potential signs of alien life has been met with skepticism from the scientific community. Here’s the truth about what the James Webb Space Telescope saw.

LiveScience

Have signs of life been found on another planet? Scientists are calling that into question

Researchers say claims of promising hints of life off Earth indicate enthusiasm is ‘outpacing evidence’

The Independent UK

Did we actually find signs of alien life on K2-18b? 'We should expect some false alarms and this may be one'

Last week, scientists announced they found the "strongest evidence yet" of alien life beyond our solar system. However, the scientific community remains skeptical.

Space

Are we alone? New discovery raises hopes of finding alien life

Tentative evidence for life on a distant world is exciting, but remains elusive. As new telescopes bring exoplanets into sharper focus, is the truth out there?

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Scientists found a potential sign of life on a distant planet – an astronomer explains why many are still skeptical

A team of astronomers announced on April 16, 2025, that in the process of studying a planet around another star, they had found evidence for an unexpected atmospheric gas. On Earth, that gas – called dimethyl sulfide – is mostly produced by living organisms.

The Conversation

Possible signs of alien life found on nearby exoplanet, study reports

Scientists have found further evidence of possible biosignature gases on the planet K2-18b, strengthening its case as an abode for alien life. But the case is far from closed.

Space

Scientists find 'strongest sign to date' of possible life on a distant planet

The research, led by scientists at the University of Cambridge, detected evidence of compounds in the exoplanet's atmosphere that on Earth are only produced by living organisms.

Euronews

Scientists find possible chemical signs of life on a faraway planet

Astronomers have detected possible chemical signs of life on a faraway planet

The Independent UK

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Scientists reveal 'most promising yet' signs of alien life on planet K2-18b

Scientists have discovered evidence of large quantities of biosignature chemicals — only known to be made by life on Earth — on an exoplanet more than 100 light-years away. It could be the most promising sign yet of alien life.

LiveScience

Is there life on another planet? Scientists find the strongest evidence yet

Near a planet far, far away astronomers have found traces of chemicals that on Earth are only produced by living beings.

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“I Would Be Scared”: Signs Of Alien Life Detected On Planet 120 Lightyears From Earth

Scientists revealed that they have found the strongest evidence of alien life about 124 light years away.

Evening Standard

Have aliens been discovered and which planets are contenders for life?

‘Strongest evidence yet’ of alien life beyond Earth

Evening Standard

‘Strongest evidence yet’ found of alien life beyond our planet

A team from the University of Cambridge made the discovery on exoplanet K2-18b, which is 124 light years away from Earth.

Evening Standard

Strongest sign found yet of alien life by scientists investigating distant ocean-covered planet

Scientists have found gases used in biological processes on earth 124 light years away on a world they suspect could be ‘teeming’ with life

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Alien Life Detected on Planet 124 Light Years Away—But It's Not Little Green Men, It's Something Far Slimier

Recent James Webb Space Telescope observations have provided the strongest indications yet of potential life beyond our solar system on the exoplanet K2-18 b.

The Independent UK

Scientists find ‘strongest evidence yet’ of alien life on distant planet

The tantalizing hints of a far planet ‘teeming’ with extraterrestrial life is some 120 light-years away from Earth, researchers say

International Business Times

Webb Spots Strongest 'Hints' Yet Of Life On Distant Planet

Astronomers announced Thursday that they had detected the most promising "hints" of potential life on a planet beyond our solar system, though other scientists expressed scepticism.

The Independent UK

Planet 124 light-years from Earth could be ‘teeming with alien life’

Researchers say exoplanet K2-18b offers the strongest signs yet of alien life in groundbreaking study

The Guardian - UK

Scientists hail ‘strongest evidence’ so far for life beyond our solar system

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

Space

Does exoplanet K2-18b host alien life or not? Here's why the debate continues

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.

Space

Did the James Webb Space Telescope really find life beyond Earth? Scientists aren't so sure

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.

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