The closest exoplanet to Earth, Proxima-b, receives much more harmful radiation from its host star, but it’s possible life to survive this bombardment

The closest exoplanet to Earth, Proxima-b, receives much more harmful radiation from its host star, but it’s possible life to survive this bombardment
Astronomers have took on the challenge of explaining why planets have unusual tilts and what it would mean for their physical features
Heat-producing elements are thought to be a better indication of a planet’s ability to sustain life
In early 2017, Proxima Centauri exhibited a tremendous stellar flare that could have damaged our closest exoplanet, Proxima b
Three Earth-sized exoplanets orbiting TRAPPIST-1 lack hydrogen in their atmospheres, which could be a good sign for its habitability
Two out of the seven Earth-sized planets could provide the best environment for life to thrive
It’s a big question, so we’ve got NASA’s Jennifer Eigenbrode to speculate with us