Scientists discover nearby ‘super-Earth’ that could sustain life: ‘There is hope for the future’
UK researchers have confirmed the existence of a “super Earth” located 20 light-years away that could reveal the existence of extraterrestrial beings.
New super-Earth discovery will help astronomers search for life in the Universe
The study of exoplanets has come a long way since the first detection of a planet orbiting a star other than the Sun in 1995. This groundbreaking discovery, achieved through the radial velocity (RV) technique,
'Super-Earth' planet discovered by scientists that may be suitable for life
Earth” planet that may have conditions suitable for life. The planet is outside our solar system and has a mass six times greater than that of Earth. The discovery is of an exoplanet, this is any planet beyond our solar system,
Scientists discover 'super-earth' which could sustain life just 20 light years away
The exoplanet – a planet outside our solar system – was spotted by Oxford University scientists orbiting in the ‘habitable zone’ of a nearby star similar to our sun, 20 li
Scientists discover new 'Super-Earth'... and it could be home to alien life
Earth”, which could be home to alien life. The planet, known as HD 20794d, orbits in the habitable zone of a star similar to the sun, and is 20 light years away from our solar system - making it a close neighbour in a galaxy that spans 105,
The red planet's hot again, cold again history: Explaining persistent hydrogen in Mars' atmosphere
The fact that the cold, dry Mars of today had flowing rivers and lakes several billion years ago has puzzled scientists for ...
Mars holds liquid water and not just ice in this groundbreaking discovery
Scientists confirm the existence of liquid water on Mars, altering our understanding of the Red Planet. Evidence of wave ...
Life on Mars? NASA rover finds breakthrough supporting the case.
Caltech scientists published a study using NASA Curiosity rover imagery showing the past existence of warm water on Mars.
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Planet With Requirements For Life Confirmed Just 20 Light-Years Away
A suspected planet that appears well-suited to life has had its existence confirmed – and it’s very much in our neighborhood, ...
The incredible discovery on Mars: evidence of microbial life found by NASA
Human ambition to want to know as much as possible about everything around us in space is something that could already be ...
NASA rover spots proof that Mars hosted more than just lakes
The car-sized Curiosity rover has spotted evidence of once quite hospitable environs on Mars.
A rover has been collecting rocks from Mars for years. How will they get back to Earth?
A collection of Martian rocks could reveal details about potential past life on the Red Planet – but first NASA has to get ...
Unusual Martian mounds could help solve one of the red planet’s biggest mysteries
Images of Mars taken from orbit show thousands of mounds in a region sculpted by water billions of years ago. A robotic mission may investigate the area one day.