Experts from Harvard University have discovered a 'super-Earth' 48-light years away that may have the right conditions for alien life.

The planet LHS 1140 b lies in its star’s habitable zone, which already made it a prime candidate as a possible host for life

For the first time, scientists found that a rocky planet in the habitable zone of its star has an atmosphere. It’s the best place to look for alien biosignatures, scientists say.