In a First, 'Super-Earth' Planet Shows It Could Have an Atmosphere

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By EditorDavidAug 2, 2026, 11:34 am129 ptsTrending
"Scientists say they have detected promising signs that a planet orbiting a star 49 light-years from Earth could have an atmosphere," reports CNN, "making it potentially suitable for life." Called LHS 1140b, the object is about five times the mass of our planet, or a "super-Earth." This planet orbits around its…

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