Scientists want to use ‘broccoli gas’ to look for life on other planets

Scientists want to use ‘broccoli gas’ to look for life on other planets

One of science’s greatest mysteries is whether life exists outside of our planet and scientists are turning towards a distant relative of the cauliflower—broccoli—to help them find life in space. Broccoli, like many other plants, emits gases that help it expel toxins. These gases could help provide compelling evidence of life on other planets. This […]

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Astronomers discover nearby multiplanet system with two Earth-like planets

Astronomers discover nearby multiplanet system with two Earth-like planets

A new multiplanet system has been discovered within our galactic neighbourhood. It is just 33 light-years away from our planet. This makes it one of the closest multi-planet systems to our own. A small and cool M-dwarf star called HD 2655 lies at the heart of the system. The astronomers who made the discovery found […]

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