Scientists from Washington State University have discovered 24 planets outside our solar system that they believe may have conditions even more suitable for life than Earth
Scientists from Washington State University have discovered 24 planets outside our solar system that they believe may have conditions even more suitable for life than Earth
The planets include older, slightly larger, slightly warmer and possibly wetter than Earth.
According to the team, life could also thrive on planets that circle more slowly changing stars with longer lifespans than our sun.
In particular, the researchers identified one planet that meets all the criteria for super habitable planets, meaning its likely life could thrive there.
Professor Schulze-Makuch added: “It’s sometimes difficult to convey this principle of super habitable planets because we think we have the best planet.
“We have many complex and diverse lifeforms and many that can survive in extreme environments.
“It is good to have adaptable life, but that doesn’t mean that we have the best of everything.”
