James Webb Telescope Discovers Potential Signs of Life on Distant Exoplanet

The James Webb Space Telescope has detected potential biosignatures in the atmosphere of K2-18b, an exoplanet located 120 light-years away. The telescope identified molecules including methane and dimethyl sulfide, which on Earth are primarily produced by biological processes. The planet orbits within its star's habitable zone and has conditions that could support liquid water. While the findings are not definitive proof of life, they represent the most promising evidence of potential biological activity ever detected on an exoplanet. Scientists are planning follow-up observations to confirm the findings and search for additional biosignatures. The discovery has generated excitement in the scientific community and renewed interest in the search for extraterrestrial life. If confirmed, this would be one of the most significant discoveries in human history, fundamentally changing our understanding of life in the universe.