Astronomers have spotted helium escaping from LHS 1140b, an exoplanet orbiting in its star’s ‘habitable zone’.

"It's in the habitable zone, which is super exciting for astrobiology and habitability and searching for life."

As the famous lullaby attests, the diamond-like stars above have always been our companions.

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