"Webb Telescope's Discovery: Signs of Life on a Distant Ocean World"
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has detected the presence of methane, carbon dioxide, and possibly dimethyl sulfide on the exoplanet K2-18 b, indicating that it could be a Hycean exoplanet with a hydrogen-rich atmosphere and liquid-water oceans. The planet is in the habitable zone and shows potential for supporting life. Further observations will be conducted to confirm the presence of dimethyl sulfide and explore the diverse habitable environments of exoplanets.
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