Current Affairs - International - Discussion

K2-18 b, located 124 light-years from Earth, is classified as a "Hycean" planet. This type of planet is characterized by a hydrogen-rich atmosphere and the potential presence of oceans, making it a candidate for supporting life. With a radius 2.6 times and a mass 8.6 times that of Earth, its atmosphere contains intriguing elements like methane, carbon dioxide, and dimethyl sulfide, which are associated with biological processes on Earth.