There’s Worlds Out There More Habitable Than Earth
Researchers say some K-dwarf planets may offer steadier light, thicker atmospheres and longer windows for complex life than Earth.
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West Hawaii TodayWorlds more habitable than Earth? They’re out there
A few years ago, in a lab in Berlin, astrobiologist Iva Vilovic was thrilled when she observed garden cress sprouting under a light designed to mimic a “K-dwarf” star — an orange-hued star that’s cooler and slower-burning than our yellow sun. To her surprise, the cress grew even faster and taller than it did under simulated sunlight.
Scientists believe that there are planets outside our solar system where life is even more abundant and sustainable
Scientists believe that there are worlds outside our solar system where life is even more abundant and sustainable. A few years ago, in a laboratory in Berlin, astrobiologist Iva Vilović was excited to see masturf sprouting under a light designed to imitate a “k dwarf” star, an orange-toned star that is cooler and slower to burn than our yellow sun. To her surprise, the masturf grew even faster and higher than under simulated sunlight. Its resul…
Scientists believe that there are planets outside the solar system where life could be even more diverse and sustainable.
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