Reconsidering the Possibility of Life Around TRAPPIST-1

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New research challenges the theory that planets like TRAPPIST-1 e were once too hot to support life, as previously believed. The study suggests that these planets may not have lost their atmospheres and water, making them potentially habitable. The findings have implications for the search for life around red dwarf stars, which make up the majority of the galaxy's sources of light. The TRAPPIST-1 system, with its seven rocky planets, is at the center of this debate. Further investigation is needed to confirm these findings and determine the potential for life in these systems.
Topics:science#habitable-zones#life-beyond-solar-system#planetary-systems#red-dwarfs#space#trappist-1
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