An ocean-covered world bristling with life is the best fit for observations made of a planet 124 light years away in the Leo constellation, a new paper says.

Chemical signatures detected on the planet K2-18b are a sign of microbial life, particularly marine algae.{ai:summary}A recent study suggests that a planet located 124 light years away in the Leo constellation may be an ocean-covered world teeming with life. This conclusion is based on observations that indicate favorable conditions for sustaining life. #science

Strongest evidence yet of extraterrestrial life found, astronomers say

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