A planet 124 light years away from Earth has provided the strongest evidence that life on another planet outside our solar system is possible.
Scientists came to this conclusion following their use of the
James Webb Space Telescope
to watch a planet called
K2-18 b
Their findings indicate the existence of two gaseous signatures typically generated through biological activity on our planet: dimethyl sulfide and dimethyl disulfide.
According to Professor
Nikku Madhusudhan
, the astrophysicist affiliated with the University of
Cambridge
Who was responsible for conducting the observations? This is the part you’re asking about.
the most robust indication up until now of a biological process occurring outside our solar system.
Nevertheless, he advises prudence and calls for additional research to comprehend the significance of this finding.
The researchers stress that they haven’t detected living organisms; however, a potential biological process on the remote planet appears feasible. As stated by Professor Nikku Madhusudhan, this might indicate something noteworthy.
“tipping point”
In the quest for life outside our solar system.
(PP with DC – Source: Reuters, Guardian – Image: © DPA picture alliance / Newscom | NASA)
