A New Exoplanet May Be Most Promising Yet in Search for Life



By DENNIS OVERBYE

The planet, about 40 light years from Earth, is close enough that astronomers hope they will someday be able to probe its atmosphere for signs of water or other evidence of suitability for life.

Published: April 19, 2017 at 02:00AM

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