ILScientists have detected an atmosphere on LHS 1140b, an Earth-like exoplanet located in the habitable zone of its solar system, approximately 48 light-years from Earth. This marks the first time an atmosphere has been identified on a rocky planet in the habitable zone of another star. The planet, known as a 'super-Earth,' is 1.7 times larger than Earth and has a surface temperature comparable to that of Earth and Mars. Researchers used data from the transit method, where light from the planet's star is filtered through its atmosphere, allowing them to detect helium escaping into space. While no signs of life have been found yet, the discovery enhances the likelihood that other planets might possess conditions suitable for supporting life.
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