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Why is the presence of DMS and DMDS in K2-18b’s atmosphere controversial?

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The presence of DMS and DMDS is controversial because these molecules can also be formed in lifeless environments and the detection’s statistical significance “is at the lower end of robustness typically required for scientific evidence,” as noted by the researchers who found the presence of DMS and DMDS in K2-18b’s atmosphere.