Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have obtained what they call the strongest signs yet of possible life beyond our solar system.

The discovery was made on a massive exoplanet known as K2-18b that for years has captivated scientists searching for life outside of Earth.

The potential discovery of life elsewhere is down to the unprecedented sensitivity of Nasa's James Webb Space Telescope. Launched in 2021, it has enabled researchers to analyse the atmospheres of far-away worlds with remarkable precision, pushing the boundaries of what was once thought possible.