Planet found in habitable zone of nearby star — a step toward finding life

Scientists have discovered a planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star, a finding described as a significant step toward understanding whether life could exist beyond Earth. The planet orbits at a distance that could theoretically allow liquid water on its surface. The discovery is being hailed as an important advance in the search for cosmic neighbours.

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