Fifteen new planets including a habitable 'super-Earth' discovered
The research team found that the star K2-155d could potentially have liquid water on its surface based on three-dimensional global climate simulations.
Mar 12, 2018, 13:53 PM IST
There are two planets that can support human life, say scientists
The planets studied are referred to by letter, planets b through h, in order of their distance from the star.
Jan 24, 2018, 17:51 PM IST![Earth-sized planet that could be a "comfortable abode for possible life" found](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/styles/zm_700x400/public/2017/11/16/638992-planet-nine.jpg "Earth-sized planet that could be a "comfortable abode for possible life" found")
Earth-sized planet that could be a "comfortable abode for possible life" found
The low-mass exoplanet orbits the red dwarf star Ross 128 every 9.9 days. The star is currently located at a distance of 11 light-years from Earth.
Nov 16, 2017, 12:24 PM IST
Oceans may cover more than 90 percent of most habitable planets' surface: Scientists
This conclusion is reached because the Earth itself is very close to being a so-called 'waterworld' - a world where all land is immersed under a single ocean.
Apr 21, 2017, 13:30 PM IST
