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Planet that could support human life discovered 'close' to Earth

Planet that could support human life discovered 'close' to Earth

Tech & Science Daily


Published: 24 May 2024 at 12:00 UTC

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UK scientists have discovered a new planet that could potentially support human life and it’s just 40 light-years away.


Prehistoric 'Dune' worm found in a quarry was a predator that hunted millions of years before the dinosaurs. We speak to the lead author, Dr Richie Howard, Curator of Fossil Arthropods at the Natural History Museum.


Also in this episode:

  • We speak to scientists who have successfully used drones to validate walrus counts alongside satellite images from space
  • Atlantic to get 'extraordinary' hurricane season.
  • People with commonly autocorrected names fight back


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