JWST Helps Examine Atmosphere of Exoplanet 40 Light Years Away and in the Goldilocks Zone

Extraterrestrial life needs the right atmosphere. This planet 40 light-years away might fit the bill, scientists say.

A rocky, Earth-size planet located in our Milky Way galaxy may have an atmosphere around it, according to new research, raising the possibility that it could also have liquid water on its surface and could therefore support life

JWST Helps Examine Atmosphere of Exoplanet 40 Light Years Away and in the Goldilocks Zone

Learn more about the planet that's 40 light-years away and resides within a Goldilocks Zone.

Scientists Identify Potentially Habitable Planet 40 Light Years Away with Ideal Atmosphere

Rocky, Earth-sized planets in our Milky Way may be surrounded by atmospheres, with new research indicating a strong possibility of liquid water on their surfaces, supporting the potential for life. Two separate papers, to be released on Monday in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, focus on the TRAPPIST-1 system, which contains seven rocky planets orbiting a [...] The post Scientists Identify Potentially Habitable Planet 40 Light Years Away with …