Amina Khan, Los Angeles Times
After years of research, a group of astronomers recently found a planet forty-two light years away that might be habitable for human beings. They think that this planet might be suitable for humans to live in because the average temperature there is optimal to have liquid water. Without water even the simplest organisms can not survive. Other planets that astronomers have found are either too hot during the day, or too cold during the night. Along with this one planet, five other planets were discovered that orbit the same dwarf star. All six planets are habitable for humans because the distance from their star makes days and nights similar to Earth's.
All these planets have been found because scientists just discovered a new way to look for habitable planets. A new instrument has been made that only highlights the planets that have all the characteristics to be a suitable planet for humans. This means that the hunt for a new home for humans just got a bit easier. It is just a matter of time until new planets are found that humans can live in. Planet Earth is here for now, but in case of a catastrophic emergency, a backup planet would be a good idea to preserve the human race.
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