Exoplanet Discovery Signals Possible Alien Life

Potential Evidence of Life Found on Exoplanet K2-18b

• Scientists detected dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and dimethyl disulfide (DMDS) in K2-18b’s atmosphere.
• K2-18b is located about 124 light-years from Earth, orbiting a red dwarf star.
• The planet has approximately 8.6 times Earth’s mass and a radius about 2.6 times larger.
• K2-18b lies within its star’s habitable zone, potentially supporting life.
• The James Webb Space Telescope used transit spectroscopy to analyze the atmosphere.

Researchers reported a tentative detection of DMS in K2-18b’s atmosphere using the James Webb Space Telescope, indicating potential signs of life beyond our solar system.