A team from the University of Cambridge has found potential signs of biological activity on the exoplanet K2-18 b using the James Webb Space Telescope. They detected hints of the molecule dimethyl sulfide (DMS) in the planet's atmosphere, which is associated with biological processes on Earth. However, reactions from the scientific community highlight significant skepticism, with experts arguing that these findings do not provide strong evidence of life beyond our Solar System. The debate continues around the interpretation of these biosignatures and their implications for the search for extraterrestrial life.
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the Cambridge team reported finding hints of the molecule dimethyl sulfide (DMS) in the atmosphere of K2-18 b.
Many scientists are expressing skepticism about the findings, with statements such as 'It's almost certainly not life,' underscoring the ongoing debate over biosignatures.
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