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

Strongest evidence yet’ found of alien life beyond our planet - A team from the University of Cambridge made the discovery on exoplanet K2-18b, which is 124 light years away from Earth.

Researchers at Cambridge University's Institute of Astronomy have found evidence that could support proof of life on K2-18b, a large and distant planet that's approximately 700 trillion miles away from Earth.