TRAPPIST-1e: New research suggests the planet's star might be playing tricks on us
Sandeep K S
Dec 7, 2025
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TRAPPIST-1e: A depiction of the search for an atmosphere on a potentially habitable Earth-sized exoplanet within the "Goldilocks Zone," orbiting the ultra-cool red dwarf star TRAPPIST-1, located 39 light-years away. Initial signals of methane detected by the JWST suggest atmospheric possibilities, though further analysis indicates potential interference from the host star. Future observations aim to unravel the planetary mysteries and clarify the data.
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