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The observation of exoplanet LHS 1140b emitting helium gas, may indicate a "secondary" atmosphere, thought to be more stable and long-lived


The exoplanet LHS 1140b may have a temperature that could allow for liquid water on its surface. Just possibly, it could support the existence of life.

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