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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Ryan McDougall

Astronomers make key discovery about planet within ‘habitable zone’

New research has revealed the potential for an atmosphere around an Earth-sized planet located about 40 light-years away.

A team from the University of St Andrews has published a study on TRAPPIST-1e, suggesting the presence of oceans or an icy surface on the distant world.

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