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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Vinay Patel

Alien Life Detected on Planet 124 Light Years Away—But It's Not Little Green Men, It's Something Far Slimier

Scientists are intrigued by possible life signs on K2-18 b, yet more data is required to confirm any discovery of extraterrestrial organisms. (Credit: X / Pop Base @PopBase)

Scientists have potentially made a groundbreaking discovery 124 light-years away, detecting what could be the first signs of life on an exoplanet. However, forget images of advanced civilisations; the initial evidence points towards something far more basic – and perhaps a little slimy – hinting at microbial life thriving in the atmosphere of a distant world.

Recent findings suggest the potential for life on the exoplanet K2-18b, sparking excitement in the scientific community. This distant world, orbiting a red dwarf star, has characteristics that make it a compelling target in the search for extraterrestrial life.

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