In 2025, astronomers thought they detected a life-linked molecule on exoplanet K2-18b using the James Webb Space Telescope. The discovery sparked global excitement—until follow-up studies failed to confirm it. A thrilling reminder of how close (and careful) the search for alien life must be.
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