Scientists Detect Atmosphere on Earth-Like Exoplanet LHS 1140b in Habitable Zone
Scientists have discovered an atmosphere around the rocky exoplanet LHS 1140b, located 49 light years away in its star's habitable zone. This planet, with 5.6 times Earth's mass and a radius 70% larger, may support liquid water on its surface. The finding, reported in Science and highlighted by The Guardian, marks the first confirmed atmosphere on a rocky planet in a habitable zone outside our solar system, offering a promising site for astrobiology research.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (72/100). Lens Score 31/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (68–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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ndtv broke this story on 20 Jul, 06:03 am. Other outlets followed.
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