Sul pianeta K2-18b scoperte possibili tracce di vita a 124 anni luce dalla Terra - la Repubblica


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Potential Biosignatures on K2-18b

Scientists from Cambridge have analyzed data from the James Webb Telescope and detected dimethyl sulfide and dimethyl disulfide on the exoplanet K2-18b, located 124 light-years from Earth. These gases are primarily produced by biological processes, specifically algae, suggesting the possibility of life.

Cautious Optimism

While the findings are exciting, scientists stress the need for further research to confirm the presence of life. More studies are required to rule out alternative explanations for the detected gases.

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L’annuncio degli scienziati di Cambridge sui dati del James Webb Telescope: il dimetil solfuro e il dimetil disolfuro individuati sul pianeta K2-18. “Quei gas sono prodotti solo da processi biologici”, in particolare dalle alghe. La cautela degli scienziati: necessari altri studi

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