Get daily news updates directly to your inbox Subscribe Thank you for subscribing See our privacy notice Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid EmailIn 2016, scientists discovered seven planets orbiting an ultra cool dwarf star called TRAPPIST-1, raising hopes that they could harbour life . Now, a new study has revealed that the seven planets are mostly rocky, with potentially more liquid water than Earth. Speaking to Space.com , Dr Simon Grimm, who led the study, said: “All the TRAPPIST-1 planets are very Earth-like — they have a solid core, surrounded by an atmosphere.”(Image: PA)In particular, the researchers believe that planet TRAPPIST-1e could be a good candidate for life. And the seven planets are rich in water, with some water levels reaching as high as five per cent of the total mass. The researchers hope their findings will help teams in the future to understand whether the planets could be capable of supporting life.

Source: Daily Mirror September 06, 2018 10:19 UTC