Scientists Find Promising Indication of Extraterrestrial Life—124 Light-Years Away

They found astronomers Another planet is one of the most promising signs in surface life. With the help of James Webb Space TelescopeResearchers found that they believe that the biodiversity of sea microorganisms will be in K2-18B exojlanet 124 Light Years in the residential area where the parent star is located.

According to research led by Cambridge University, the team discovered the traces of dimethyl sulfide (DMDs) and dimethyl disulphide (DMD) in the atmosphere of the planet. These compounds on earth are only produced with microbes as Phytoplankton.

Scientists admit that these substances are produced in the planet of a chemical process that is not related to microorganisms on the planet. But they also emphasize them information Represents the strongest evidence for possible life in another planet. The results were published in the scientific journal Astrophysical magazine letters.

K2-18B is 8.6 times and three times the size of the earth. The zodiac company and orbits are located in the direction of a small, low-temperature star called a red dwarf. The planet is very close to the star

This is one of the most potential examples of a hype planet, characterized by an Exoplanet, a wide range of liquid oceans and hydrogen rich in a rich atmosphere. According to Astrobiologists, discovering a hype planet will represent one of the best opportunities to find life from abroad.

K2-18B is not the first time the astronomers are attracted to the attention. The Team of the same scientists in 2023 found methane and carbon dioxide in their atmosphere. Carbon-based molecules were found for the first time in a planet in an area of ​​space. Researchers also identified diffuse signals that appear as a dimethyl sulfide at that time. Thus, two years later, the team took another look at the prospective planet.

“The last time the signal we saw was relating to DMS or using a different tool,” said scientist Nikku Madhusudhan, an investigation Press release.

“We have observed everything we know about the planet, which is possible in hype worlds of high-level gases such as DMS and DMDs of the previous theoretical work.

This story originated first String in Spanish and has been translated from Spanish.