Scientists have been studying the exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 e. Could it harbor alien life? ^66.2%

NPR - By Regina G. Barber, Emily Kwong, Ailsa Chang, Rachel Carlson, Jordan-Marie Smith - 12/12/2025, 8:00 AM

Want to be a top notch candidate for hosting alien life? Then there's a few key requirements you should be aware of: Ideally, you're a large object like a moon or a planet; scientists suspect you also have an atmosphere and water; plus, you should orbit your star from a nice mid-range distance — in the "Goldilocks Zone" of habitability.... more