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By January 2027, will the James Webb Space Telescope publish new data that definitively confirms or refutes the presence of dimethyl sulfide (DMS) in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18b?
In April 2025, scientists announced the 'strongest evidence yet' of possible signs of life on planet K2-18b, detecting potential… 21 opinions, 52% Yes
- Yes — 52%
- No — 48%
Deadline: January 15, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 21 opinions
Resolution rules
In April 2025, scientists announced the 'strongest evidence yet' of possible signs of life on planet K2-18b, detecting potential biosignatures such as DMS. The scientific community awaits independent confirmation via new JWST observations.
Source: www.bbc.com
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How is this event resolved?
Resolução com base em publicação de estudo revisado por pares em revista científica de prestígio (Nature, Science, The Astrophysical Journal) ou anúncio oficial da NASA/ESA com novos dados do JWST a respeito da assinatura química de DMS em K2-18b até 15/01/2027. Resolve 'Sim' se tal publicação ocorrer; 'Não' caso contrário.
How are points scored?
Points depend on the share of votes your side had when you gave your opinion. Being right earns 100 minus that share. Being wrong costs that share.
Right now Yes has 52% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 48 points, a wrong one costs about 52.