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Earth-sized planet that could host alien life foundThis Earth-sized world, named Ross 128 b, is likely to have a surface temperature that may also be close to that of the Earth.
- New exoplanet may be best place to look for alien life
London, April 20 (IANS) A rocky exoplanet orbiting in the habitable zone of a red dwarf star 40 light-years from the Earth may be the best ...
Newly found super-Earth may be best bet to hunt for alien lifeThe orbit is seen almost edge-on from Earth and as the exoplanet passes in front of the star once per orbit it blocks a little of its light...
- Scientists discover super-Earth that could harbour life
London, April 20 (IANS) An international team of astronomers has discovered a so-called "super-Earth" that could contain liquid water, a si...
- Planetary system with a deadly host star discovered
New York, Dec 16 (IANS) A new planetary system has been discovered with a host star similar to the Earth's Sun but its unusual composition ...
- 'Super Earth' found orbiting nearby star
"This rocky exoplanet is orbiting a star much smaller and cooler than the Sun. But it is sufficiently nearby and bright," said researcher J...
New Earth-like habitable planet found orbiting nearest starAn international team of astronomers found clear evidence of the planet about four light years away, orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest...
Four new giant alien planets discoveredThe newly detected worlds are enormous and have very long orbital periods ranging from nearly two to slightly more than four Earth years.
Scientists discover Jupiter twin orbiting Sun-like starAlthough many planets similar to Jupiter have been found earlier, this new planet is the most accurate analogue yet found for the Sun and J...