![An artist’s impression of Gilese 12 b in orbit around its red dwarf host star.](https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/5233ddc93acd6cefc24307e9b26a8ddb.jpg)
A newly discovered exoplanet, with its surface temperature estimated to be remarkably temperate, is suddenly one of the most intriguing objects in our immediate celestial neighborhood. This rocky Venus-sized world transits a red dwarf star, offering astronomers the rare opportunity to study whether such planets can retain their atmospheres and potentially support life. – George Dvorsky Read More
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