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Astronomers detected potential signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b, 124 light-years away in Leo, using the James Webb Space Telescope. They found chemical signatures—DMS and DMDS—in its atmosphere, suggesting life beyond Earth.

K2-18b is in its star’s habitable zone and may be a “Hycean world” with a hydrogen-rich atmosphere and an ocean-covered surface.

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nypost.com/2025/04/17/science/

🚨 Scientists have detected the *longest* jets ever streaming from a supermassive black hole! 🌌 Using the LOFAR radio telescope, they found that the plasma jets stretch an incredible 23 million light-years—about 140 Milky Way galaxies lined up! 🤯 This massive discovery gives us a glimpse into the early universe and the power of black holes.

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apnews.com/article/supermassiv

AP News · Scientists detect longest pair of jets streaming from a supermassive black holeBy ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN

The James Webb Space Telescope has confirmed that the earliest known galaxy in the universe contains far more stars than previously thought possible. This revelation challenges existing models of galaxy formation and evolution, suggesting that star formation in the early universe was more prolific than anticipated.

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livescience.com/space/astronom

The 47-year-old mystery of the "Wow! Signal" might finally be solved! Scientists from the Arecibo Observatory suggest it was caused by a rare astrophysical event, such as the brightening of a cold hydrogen cloud due to a magnetar flare. This groundbreaking discovery redefines our understanding of such signals and could guide future searches for extraterrestrial life.

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thedebrief.org/47-year-old-wow

The Debrief · 47-Year-Old 'Wow! Signal' Mystery Solved? Arecibo Observatory Scientists Think They Have an Answer - The DebriefScience, Tech and Defense for the Rebelliously Curious.