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TRAPPIST-1e likely doesn’t have what it takes to be a habitable planet — here’s why

The mystery of whether TRAPPIST-1e has an atmosphere capable of hosting life continues. Discover more about it.

What Would Happen To Your Body On Each Planet In The Solar System

Fantasizing about interplanetary exploration is a fun mental exercise, but the harsh realities of life (or lack thereof) in our Solar System is for good reason.
Space.com

One of the most promising Earth-like worlds may not have an atmosphere after all

"We reported hints of methane, but the question is, 'is the methane attributable to molecules in the atmosphere of the planet ...
The Debrief

Is TRAPPIST-1e Really Habitable? New Study Suggests This Promising Candidate for Life May Be Something Else Entirely

TRAPPIST-1e may be the long-sought-after habitable, Earth-like exoplanet astronomers have been looking for in the search for ...

Webb Detects a Possible Ingredient of Life on Distant Exoplanet – Scientists Urge Caution

More research is needed before scientists can determine whether the recently observed methane signatures point to the presence of an atmosphere or are simply the result of contamination from the host ...

Aura is internet's word of the year with 6-7 and clanker close behind

New social media analysis has revealed the words, phrases, and moments that defined internet culture in 2025, with ‘Aura’ ...

Weekly Horoscope from December 7 to December 13: What to Expect for Your Sign

Read on for weekly horoscopes for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius ...
Tech Explorist

A new look at TRAPPIST-1e raises big questions about habitability

Researchers studied the data closely and suggested a few possible ideas about the planet’s atmosphere and surface.