The Guardian is reporting that scientists have discovered a planet roughly 20 lightyears away that is the most earth-like ever discovered.
From the article:
‘The planet is the most Earth-like ever spotted and is thought to have perfect conditions for water, an essential ingredient for life. Researchers detected the planet orbiting one of Earth’s nearest stars, a cool red dwarf called Gliese 581, 20 light years away in the constellation of Libra.’
