Lately we've been reporting about a series of studies on the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO), NASA's flagship telescope ...

An exoplanet called HD 137010 b might be the closest thing astronomers have ever seen to “Earth 2.0.” The trouble is that it’s only been seen once—and may never be glimpsed again ...

Earth-like atmospheres require precise balances of nitrogen, oxygen, and CO₂, supported by long-term geological and biological processes. Most M-dwarf planets face atmospheric loss due to intense ...

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With an orbital period around one year, much like Earth's 13-hour transit duration, HD 137010 b tantalises as Earth 2.0.

Spotting Earth-like planets is nearly impossible with conventional telescopes, but researchers propose a bold fix: a rectangular design that can separate a planet’s faint glow from its blinding star.

The curious minds at What If land on Earth 2.0 and explore its alien environment, revealing terrain, climate, ecosystems, and ...