At least three of the seven new planets NASA discovered are the right temperature to sustain life. As with children and new loves, the new Earth-like planets of TRAPPIST-1 are uncorrupted by too much information. This baby will save us; this lover will be perfect; these planets will be Earth, except without war, fear or cruelty. I started finding myself talking into the night with friends about life on other planets and feeling something like a dull hope. Learning about a new space discovery is like listening to music.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 23, 2017 21:22 UTC