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Hopes for alien life dim as doubts emerge over exoplanet K2-18b chemical signals

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K2-18b is 124 light years away in the Leo constellation and is prime suspect in the search for extraterrestrial life.

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

Several recent studies looking into the same data have found that there is not enough evidence to support such lofty claims.

Cambridge University's Nikku Madhusudhan welcomed the robust debate, saying remaining open to all possibilities is an essential part of the scientific method.

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