• Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 7th, 2015
Newly Discovered Goldilocks Planets Might Host Liquid Water, Life

Newly Discovered Goldilocks Planets Might Host Liquid Water, Life

The astronomers behind this discovery say that, of the eight newly found planets, two are strikingly similar to our own

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 13th, 2014
Alien Life Is Most Likely Hiding Near Red Dwarf Stars, Scientists Say

Alien Life Is Most Likely Hiding Near Red Dwarf Stars, Scientists Say

Study finds that most red dwarf stars make excellent hosts for habitable planets

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 4th, 2014
New Planet Is Twice as Plump as Earth, Orbits Star in Binary System

New Planet Is Twice as Plump as Earth, Orbits Star in Binary System

The planet sits at a distance of about 3,000 light-years from Earth, is quite cold

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 28th, 2012
First “Alien Earth” Is to Be Found in 2013, Scientists Say

First “Alien Earth” Is to Be Found in 2013, Scientists Say

Researchers are confident Earth's twin is just around the corner