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New research shows how the star's powerful outbursts could help scientists assess which worlds might support life.

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For the first time, scientists have continuously monitored a planet's escaping atmosphere over a complete orbit, revealing ...

The RISTRETTO project, dedicated to observing Proxima b –the closest exoplanet to the Solar System — is reaching a new ...

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

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Astronomers observing TOI-3884b found its orbit misaligned by 62° from its star’s rotation, uncovered through multicolour ...

Until recently, Google's efforts were viewed with skepticism after numerous high-profile (and embarrassing) setbacks. However ...