An Earth-like planet with the potential to support human life has been discovered just 40 light-years away. Named Gliese 12 b, the planet orbits its host star e.
The exoplanet Gliese 12 b is tantalizingly close and moderately warm, situated just 40 light-years away around a red dwarf star. The potentially habitable planet could be a good place to search for alien life, scientists say.
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