"Exploring Habitable Exoplanets: Water-Rich Worlds and Alien Life Detection"

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A new study suggests that the exoplanet LHS 1140b, located 50 light-years away, may be a water world with the potential for life. The planet, discovered in 2017, is in the habitable zone of its star and could be rich in water or possess a substantial atmosphere. The James Webb Space Telescope may provide further insight into the planet's composition and habitability. If confirmed as a water world, LHS 1140b could become a prime target in the search for extraterrestrial life.
Topics:science#exoplanet#habitable-zone#james-webb-space-telescope#lhs-1140b#space-science#water-world
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