A Planet That Rewrites the Rules | Winston–Salem News

Astronomers have stumbled upon LHS 1140b — a rocky, Earth-sized planet orbiting a dim red dwarf star just 40 light-years away — and it’s rewriting the rules of planetary science. This world, nestled in its star’s habitable zone and sporting a confirmed atmosphere, defies everything we thought we knew about how planets form and where life might thrive. Experts are buzzing: this could be the first of a whole new class of habitable worlds — and if it’s common, it could revolutionize our search for alien life. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5b658210c0a49df9