
NASA’s Webb telescope detected carbon-bearing molecules within an exoplanet 8.6 times larger than Earth, including methane and carbon dioxide. It is possible that the exoplanet, known as K2-18 b, could be a Hycean planet, meaning it potentially possesses a hydrogen-rich atmosphere, as well as an ocean-covered surface.
The question of whether
Source: Hot Hardware – Webb Telescope Discovers Possible Signs Of Life On An Exoplanet 8.6X Bigger Than Earth