
Weekly: Have we really just found the strongest evidence for alien life yet?
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Unveiling Potential Life: Discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope
This chapter explores the groundbreaking discoveries made by the James Webb Space Telescope regarding the exoplanet K2-18b, including the detection of key atmospheric compounds that suggest potential biological activity. The findings spark a debate about the implications of these compounds for the search for extraterrestrial life and the suitability of K2-18b for supporting liquid water.
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