It’s one of the biggest unanswered questions in science: if there is life beyond Earth, where is it hiding?
Now, scientists think they may have the answer.
Experts from Harvard University have discovered a ‘super–Earth’ 48–light years away that may have the right conditions for alien life.
Called LHS 1140 b, the planet is rocky, and orbits within its star’s habitable zone.
Crucially, scientists have confirmed that the planet has an atmosphere, which is vital for supporting life.
‘An atmosphere is essential for a planet to support life as we know it,’ said lead author Dr Collin Cherubim.
‘This is the first time anyone has found an
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