"Potentially Habitable Exoplanet Found Just 40 Light-Years Away"

Scientists have discovered Gliese 12 b, an exoplanet similar in size to Venus and located just 40 light-years away, which may have the potential to support life. The planet orbits a cool red dwarf star and has an estimated surface temperature of 42°C (107°F). Further investigation, particularly by the James Webb Space Telescope, is needed to determine its atmospheric conditions and habitability. This discovery could provide crucial insights into how planets close to their stars retain or lose their atmospheres, and how Earth-like planets evolve.