Stephen Hawking had deemed the likelihood of finding intelligent alien life low, yet new evidence from the University of Cambridge suggests that the atmosphere of the exoplanet K2-18b contains compounds associated with biological activity. This discovery, while not confirming intelligent life, raises hopes and further investigations are planned using the James Webb Space Telescope. The scientific community is excited about the implications of this research as it suggests we may come closer to understanding our place in the universe, with significant observations needed over the next two years to confirm findings.
Stephen Hawking predicted low odds of finding intelligent alien life, stating in 2016 that the universe's vastness suggests we are unlikely to be alone, perhaps.
Recent findings from the University of Cambridge recognize potential biosignatures on K2-18b, igniting excitement over possible microbial life, though intelligence remains uncertain.
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