LHS 1140 b

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Astronomers detect first atmosphere on a rocky, habitable-zone exoplanet

Astronomers have confirmed the presence of an atmosphere on the rocky super-Earth LHS 1140 b, marking a significant step in studying potentially habitable worlds.

Tech & Science ·17 Jul 2026, 17:21 ·Petra Nilsson 3 min read