Alien Life on K2-18b? Scientists Strongly Doubt After New Analysis
New research casts doubt on earlier claims of potential alien life on exoplanet K2-18b, suggesting the detected molecule may be ethane rather than a biosignature.
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New research casts doubt on earlier claims of potential alien life on exoplanet K2-18b, suggesting the detected molecule may be ethane rather than a biosignature.
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