Astronomers suggest distant rocky exoplanet may support life
Astronomers have discovered a rocky exoplanet, LHS 1140b, located 48 light-years from Earth, within its star’s habitable zone, where conditions might support liquid water. The planet is now confirmed to have an atmosphere, based on observations indicating helium escaping from its surface, marking the first such confirmation for a world in this zone. This finding represents a significant step in the search for life beyond Earth, as an atmosphere is crucial for supporting potential life.
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