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LHS 1140 b: Atmosphere discovered around a habitable exoplanet

Astronomers detect an atmosphere around the exoplanet LHS 1140 b, located in the habitable zone.

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This celestial body, seen as promising for the search for extraterrestrial life, shows signs of helium.

This discovery reignites hopes of studying potentially habitable worlds.

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Why it matters

Cette découverte marque une avancée significative dans la recherche de vie extraterrestre et l'étude des exoplanètes habitables.

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