The study does not address whether Proxima Centauri's activity cycle would affect the potential habitability of the planet Proxima b. Theory suggests that flares or a stellar wind, both of which are driven by magnetic fields, could scour the planet and strip away any atmosphere. (centauri-dreams.org)
What have been the consequences for the early and subsequent habitability of our planet? (eos-nexus.org)
Scientists showed the potential habitability of the planet under different atmospheric conditions and orbits using a state - of - the - art model. (newsweek.com)