Potential Evidence of Alien Life Discovered on Exoplanet K2-18B: A New Era in Astrobiology
Potential Evidence of Alien Life Discovered on Exoplanet K2-18B: A New Era in Astrobiology In a stunning breakthrough that could redefine our place in the universe, Indian-origin astrophysicist Dr. Nikku Madhusudan has led a research team that discovered atmospheric signals on the exoplanet K2-18B—signals that hint at the possibility of alien life . As headlines erupt around the globe, the scientific community finds itself caught between awe and analysis. Could this mini-Neptune be harboring life in its distant, hydrogen-rich skies? What Exactly is K2-18B? Located a mind-boggling 124 light-years away in the constellation Leo, K2-18B is a mini-Neptune exoplanet orbiting a red dwarf star every 33 Earth days. With a radius 2.6 times that of Earth and over 8.6 times the mass, it doesn’t resemble our home—but it does tick some major boxes for habitability . Its intriguing composition and orbit place it firmly on scientists’ radar as a potential candidate in the search for extrat...