Goldilocks zone

We could've lived on Venus, not Earth!

The researchers maintain that minor evolutionary changes could have altered the fates of both Earth and Venus in ways that scientists may soon be able to model through observation of other solar systems, particularly ones in the process of forming, according to scientist Adrian Lenardic.

Jul 06, 2016, 17:46 PM IST

Closest 'habitable' planet found 14 light years away

The three newly detected planets orbit the small, relatively cool and stable star about every 5, 18 and 67 days.

Dec 20, 2015, 12:25 PM IST

'Habitability index' to reveal where to look for alien life

 Astronomers from University of Washington's virtual planetary laboratory have created a way to compare and rank exoplanets to help prioritise which of the thousands discovered warrant close inspection in the search for life beyond Earth.

Oct 07, 2015, 12:05 PM IST