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That raises the possibility that the TRAPPIST-1e exoplanet could also have liquid water and therefore support life.

This quiz invites you to embark on a journey across the galaxy, exploring the science and wonder behind exoplanet discovery.

It's been 30 years since the discovery of the first planet around another star like our Sun. With every new discovery, ...

The findings suggest Earth’s geological story was partly written in the stars – specifically, in the spiral arms of our home ...

Some planets may be soot-rich rather than water-based. Atmosphere studies will be key to understanding their true nature. Astronomers generally consider water worlds to be among the most common types ...

Spiral arms are crowded regions of space filled with stars, dust, and gas. As the solar system traveled through them, ...

Astronomers have discovered the raw ingredients of planets orbiting two infant stars, offering a glimpse into how new worlds ...

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