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Astronomers discover 1st atmosphere around a rocky Earth-like planet in the habitable zone

Astronomers discover 1st atmosphere around a rocky Earth-like planet in the habitable zone

Researchers have identified a helium signature in the atmosphere of the rocky exoplanet LHS 1140 b. The planet orbits within the habitable zone, where temperatures could support liquid water.

Tech & Science ·17 Jul 2026, 18:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read