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Astronomers Discover Atmosphere on Rocky Exoplanet LHS 1140 b

Astronomers have detected traces of helium in the atmosphere of the rocky exoplanet LHS 1140 b, located 49 light-years from Earth. This marks the first discovery of an atmosphere on a rocky planet outside our solar system, raising questions about its potential for life.

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