Earth-like planet found

The search for habitable worlds has received another boost, with scientists reporting the discovery of an Earth-like planet orbiting the Ross 128 star located 11 light years from the sun.

The planet could possess liquid water and even conditions favourable for life. The findings in this regard were published in the Astronomy and Astrophysics journal.

Though the scientists could not directly observe the planet, monitoring changes in the wavelength of light emissions from the star helped them deduce the presence of another body in its planetary system.

“The discovery of the planet around Ross 128 is undoubtedly an important discovery.