Will further research confirm the presence of DMS or DMDS on planet K2-18b by the end of 2025?
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DMS = Dimethyl sulfide
DMDS = Dimethyl disulfide
On Earth, these gases are only known to be produced by microorganisms.
Resolution criteria: I'll try to follow scientific consensus. I expect a follow-up paper on ArXiv.
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Not looking promising: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/23/science/astronomy-extraterrestrial-life-k218b.html
@MalachiteEagle I felt the same, but then I read this paragraph that made me think maybe the timeline is not as tight as I had imagined.
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