SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 17, 2025Scientific American

Why Astronomers Doubt Claims That Planet K2-18 b Finding Means Alien Life

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The James Webb Space Telescope detected potential dimethyl sulfide in exoplanet K2-18 b's atmosphere, sparking debate among scientists about its possible biological origin, with skeptics pointing to alternative explanations and questioning the data's reliability.

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