Some exoplanets may have better conditions for life than our own planet

Scientists discovered the first planet outside of our solar system in 1992, and today more than 4,000 exoplanets have been confirmed. In a new study, researchers have found that some of these exoplanets may have conditions that are even more well-suited to host life than our own planet. "This is a surprising conclusion," said Dr. Stephanie Olson, who led the investigation, "It shows us that conditions on some exoplanets with favorable ocean circulation patterns could be better suited to support life that is more abundant or …