Scientists have discovered a planet that could have the good conditions to support life, and it is one of the closest known planets around Earth.

25 light-years away

Who

Scientists

What

When

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:17:00 GMT · 2h 21m ago

Where

25 light-years away ·

Why

Decades of searching nearby stars for another Earth.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This discovery represents a significant step in the search for extraterrestrial life and potentially habitable exoplanets within close proximity to Earth.

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The Times of India
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/astronomers-have-spent-decades-searching-nearby-stars-for-another-earth-and-now-they-may-have-found-one-just-25-light-years-away/articleshow/132389186.cms
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