Sharq Ali
Valueversity
For kids aged 8 to 80
The James Webb Space Telescope has recently made a groundbreaking discovery!
Planet K2-18b, located 124 light-years away from us, has shown signs of a special gas in its atmosphere — Dimethyl Sulfide (DMS).
🌫️ On Earth, this gas is only produced by marine organisms like phytoplankton!
That means… this could be a possible sign of extraterrestrial life!
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What is this planet like?
2.6 times bigger than Earth
Atmosphere contains hydrogen, methane, and carbon dioxide
It might be a Hycean world — with deep oceans and a steamy atmosphere!
Is this really proof of life?
Not yet!
🔬 Scientists are still researching to find out whether this gas can only be produced by living organisms — or if there’s another explanation.
But one thing is certain:
The search for life in the universe has entered a new and thrilling phase!
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