Cambridge University astronomers spotted two molecules in the planet's atmosphere that give them cause for their theory.

A chemical called dimethyl sulfide popped up in an analysis of exoplanet K2-18b’s atmosphere. On Earth, it’s only made by ...

Astronomers claim they've found the most promising signs of possible life on a planet outside of our solar system.

Researchers at Cambridge University's Institute of Astronomy have found evidence that could support proof of life on K2-18b, ...

Mans Holmberg, a co-author of the study and a postdoctoral researcher at the Space Telescope Science Institute, told The ...

A British-US team of researchers detected signs of two gases that on Earth are produced only by biological processes.

Further studies are needed to determine whether K2-18b, which orbits a star 120 light-years away, is inhabited, or even ...

Scientists have found new but tentative evidence that a faraway world orbiting another star may be home to life. A Cambridge ...

Astronomers have made a detection suggesting biosignatures, or signs of biological activity, on an exoplanet located 124 ...

The discovery was made on a massive exoplanet known as K2-18b that for years has captivated scientists searching for life ...

K2-18b, an exoplanet 120 light-years away, may be the best hope to confirm that life exists beyond Earth. Here's what to know.

Astronomers plan to conduct more research after finding possible signs of alien life on a distant exoplanet known as K2-18b.