Scientists Confirm Atmosphere on Habitable Exoplanet LHS 1140b

Researchers from institutions including Harvard and the Carnegie Institute have confirmed the presence of a layered atmosphere around the exoplanet LHS 1140b, which orbits its red dwarf star within the habitable zone, suggesting the potential for liquid water.

16 Jul, 18:00 — 16 Jul, 18:00

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Earth-like exoplanet could have life-supporting water on its surface

Scientists discover the first confirmed atmosphere in habitable zone outside our solar system on LHS 1140b The search for life outside our solar system has taken another twist as researchers revealed they have discovered an atmosphere around an Earth-like planet 49 light years away that could have liquid water on its surface. Atmospheres have previously been found around gas giant exoplanets as well as “sub-Neptunes”. There have also been signs of such envelopes around rocky exoplanets that s...

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