Temperate planets could have liquid water suitable for life, European scientists say
Wall Street Journal – Feb. 22, 2017 1:00 p.m. ET – By ROBERT LEE HOTZ
Seven Earth-size planets, shown here in an artist’s stylized rendering, have been discovered orbiting a red dwarf star about 40 light-years away, scientists announced on Wednesday. Six of them appear to have conditions that could allow for water on their surfaces, a prerequisite for life. Photo: Nature
Seven alien worlds about the size of Earth have been discovered orbiting a tiny nearby star, and six of them appear warm enough that liquid water—necessary for life—could exist on their surfaces, European astronomers announced Wednesday. … https://www.wsj.com/articles/seven-earth-size-worlds-discovered-orbiting-nearby-star-1487786401
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