A distant planet, 124 years of light from Earth, brings perhaps the most powerful evidence to date for life beyond our solar system, according to an international group of astronomers. According to the Guardian, thanks to the observations of the state-of-the-art space telescope James Webb, scientists have identified traces of two chemical compounds in the atmosphere of the planet “K2-18 B” which, on our planet, are linked exclusively to biological processes. Although the presence of these substances is not unmistakable proof of life, it significantly enhances the assumption that this particular exoplanet can accommodate or have some form of life. “This is the most promising indication of biological activity we have recorded outside our solar system,” said Astrophysics Professor Nikku Madhusudhan of the University of Cambridge, head of research. “Although we remain cautious, this is likely to be a historic turning point in the search for life in the universe.” As he explained, ‘it is necessary to confirm both the credibility of the same […]
Source: News Beast
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