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Exoplanet LHS 1140b Touted as Best Bet for Alien Life
Original: Is distant exoplanet LHS 1140b our best hope for finding cosmic biology?
Astronomers are pointing to the exoplanet LHS 1140b, a rocky world orbiting a small red dwarf star, as a leading candidate in the search for signs of life beyond Earth. The planet lies in its star's habitable zone, where liquid water could exist, making it a priority target for atmospheric studies by powerful telescopes. Writers are asking whether it represents humanity's best hope for detecting cosmic biology.
Why now: Fresh attention on LHS 1140b as a promising habitable-zone candidate is driving discussion about where life beyond Earth might first be found.
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