London: Evidence of life has been found on a distant planet. A scientific team from the University of Cambridge is studying the atmosphere of a planet named ‘K2-18b’. From their research, they have identified a molecular signal, which is typically produced only by simple life forms on Earth.
This is the second significant and hopeful event in the search for life, as chemical traces linked to life were detected in the atmosphere of this planet using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. However, scientists emphasize that more data is needed before drawing any firm conclusions.
The lead researcher of the study, Professor Nikru Madhusudan, stated, “We will soon gather solid proof about this. This is the strongest evidence of the possibility of life beyond Earth. We expect to clarify this signal within the next one to two years.”
Key Findings on the Planet K2-18b:
The molecular signature associated with life has been detected in the planet’s atmosphere.
The planet’s size is significantly larger than Earth.
The planet is located 124 light-years away from Earth, orbiting a small red star.
It is too far for humans to ever reach, as traveling this distance is currently impossible within a human lifetime.
The discovery, analyzed by the James Webb Space Telescope, focuses on the planet’s atmosphere and its chemical composition, potentially indicating the presence of life-related elements.
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