Earth-like planet

Planetary scientists suggest an Earth-like planet, no bigger than three times the Earth's mass, could lurk beyond the orbit of Neptune.

Planet 8.5

Have we finally cracked the code?

Scientists Say There May Be Another Earth-Sized Planet Lurking in the Solar System

According to new research, there could be as many as six billion Earth-like planets orbiting distant stars in our galaxy.

Billions With a B

According to new research, there could be a staggering number of opportunities for life in our galaxy.

Study: There Could be 6 Billion Earth-Like Planets in Our Galaxy

An international team of researchers was able to confirm the existence of Proxima b, an Earth-like planet that's orbiting the star closest to the Sun.

Howdy Alien Neighbor

"It's one of the most interesting planets known in the solar neighborhood."

New Research: Closest Exoplanet to Earth Could Host Life

Michelle Kunimoto, an astronomy student, has discovered 17 new planets, including an Earth-like one that could host life, using data from NASA.

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Student Discovers 17 Planets, One of Which Could Host Life

Its existence has been questioned since the 1960s.

Scientists Just Discovered the Second-Closest Exoplanet to Earth

New findings suggest that a possible Earth-like planet may be hiding in our neck of the woods.

Nearby Star System May Host an Earth-Like Planet

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