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- Scientists Announce Artificial Neuron 2. Moon Express 3. Perseids Put on Impressive Display 4. Louisiana Under Water 5. Blue Cut Fire Sparks State of Emergency 6. Pfizer Buys Medivation for $14 Billion 7. Earthquake Rocks Italy 8. Discovery of Earth-like Planet: Proxima b 9. Mylan Will Offer Generic EpiPen
Astronomers Announce Discovery of New, Earth-like Planet: Proxima b
On August 24, 2016, researchers discover a new planet orbiting our neighbor star, Proxima Centauri, named Proxima b. Proxima b is a rocky planet with a surface that has the potential to sustain life and liquid water. Since it is only 4.2 light-years away from our solar system, researchers are optimistic about future robotic explorations. With an estimated temperature around 86-104 degrees Fahrenheit, Proxima b would provide an environment suitable for liquid water to exist without evaporating. Photo source: NASA
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- Did Birds Evolve from Dinosaurs?
- The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Current Events This Week: January 2023
- African Americans by the Numbers
- Andersen’s Fairy Tales: Contents
- The Celtic Twilight: A Teller of Tales
