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March 25, 2014

Two Suns Could Make More Habitable Moons
Moffett Field CA (SPX) Mar 25, 2014
Moons in close binary solar systems have a better chance of hosting life than those in single-star systems, new research has shown. Binary stars dampen each other's solar radiation and stellar winds, thereby creating a more hospitable environment for life and increasing the habitable zone around such solar systems, according to research presented at the 223rd American Astronomical Society meeting in January. "The two stars calm each other down in terms of activity," said Paul Mason, an astro ... read more

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