A series of studies have cast doubt on the sensational claim that "the strongest evidence yet" was found that life exists anywhere else besides Earth.

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In April, astronomers said they had detected a possible signature of life on the exoplanet K2-18b. Now, three independent ...

When astronomers last month said they might have discovered the most promising hints of alien life yet on a distant planet, ...

When astronomers announced last month they might have discovered the most promising hints of alien life yet on a distant ...

Last month, scientists had announced that they might have identified what appeared to be the most promising signs of alien ...

But new research from the University of Chicago is urging caution. After analyzing data from multiple observations of the ...

Recent analysis of JWST data casts doubt on DMS signals found on exoplanet K2-18b. Scientists urge caution, noting the signals may stem from non-biological sources like ethane.

Claims for the detection of life on other planets go back decades. Here's why you should still be skeptical despite recent ...

The existence of alien life on planet K2-18b, located 124 light years away, is under scrutiny following recent claims of ...

In April, the scientific world—and the public—was abuzz with the thrilling news that a distant planet called K2-18b might ...