For the first time, a glowing giant exoplanet has been found surrounded by an atmosphere similar to Earth’s. The planet … More
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Tides on exoplanets could drive alien biological clocks
Worlds with a permanent day and night side aren’t obvious places to look in the search for extraterrestrial life. Apart from … More
Nasa has found 10 new planets that could host alien life
Ten potentially habitable worlds have been announced today by Nasa. They are part of a group of 219 exoplanets revealed … More
Watery exoplanet suggests we may never find another solar system like ours
A Neptune-like planet 450 light years away has been found to have an atmosphere rich in water, complete with clouds, … More
This is the one! Super-Earth 40 light years away is our ‘best chance of finding alien life yet’
A newly discovered exoplanet is causing excitement among astronomers as it has the potential to give us the best opportunity … More
Atmosphere found on nearby Earth-like planet hints it could be a ‘water world’
For the first time, astronomers have detected an atmosphere around an Earth-like planet beyond our world. The Venus-like planet, known … More