An curved arrow pointing right. 55 Cancri e – a planet eight times the size of Earth – is 40 light-years away. Astronomers just found out what its air is made of. Produced by Matthew Stuart.

Artists' illustration of 55 Cancri e. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of ...

However, 55 Cancri e is likely far too hot to have any life: Researchers estimate the surface temperature to be about 3,100 F, thanks to its close proximity to its sun and a probable magma ocean that ...

Eric Mack is a reporter covering science, sustainability and space. Illustration of the planet 55 Cancri e, also called Janssen. This is an exoplanet orbiting 55 Cancri ... [+] A. Its mass is ...

A unique planet named 55 Cancri e has been discovered, situated around 41 light-years away from our planet. This finding ...

Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky. This artist’s impression shows the super-Earth 55 Cancri e in front of its parent star. Using ... [+] observations made with ...