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Is there other life in the universe?

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Scientists from NASA have discovered seven more earth-sized planets within the Milky Way, three of them containing what are considered some of the necessary conditions for life. The planets are circling the star known as Trappist-1, within the Aquarius constellation, roughly 40 light years from Earth -- close in space terms. Scientists are thrilled by the discovery and say it is one step closer to finding life outside Earth.


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Scientists from NASA have discovered seven more earth-sized planets within the Milky Way, three of them containing what are considered some of the necessary conditions for life. The planets are circling the star known as Trappist-1, within the Aquarius constellation, roughly 40 light years from Earth -- close in space terms. Scientists are thrilled by the discovery and say it is one step closer to finding life outside Earth.



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