Possible Dimethyl Sulfide Signal on K2-18 b: Preliminary Biosignature Hint for a Hycean Ocean World, Pending Independent Verification

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Nikku Madhusudhan's team reports possible dimethyl sulfide in K2-18 b's atmosphere, a potential sign of life beyond Earth, but the finding is preliminary and requires independent verification and ruling out non-biological explanations.

A possible sign of life on K2-18b? Here’s what it means — and why…
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A possible sign of life on K2-18b? Here’s what it means — and why…

If dimethyl-sulfide truly exists on the planet K2-18 b, it could be a huge milestone in the search for life.