The detection of methane and carbon dioxide, combined with the absence of ammonia, supports the hypothesis that K2-18b could be a "Hycean" exoplanet. This type of planet is characterized by a ...
"Unlike an Earth-like planet, where atmospheric noise and telescope limitations make it difficult to detect biosignatures, Hycean planets offer a much clearer signal," said UCR astrobiologist ...
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