But planet hunting is in its infancy, and astronomer Dimitar Sasselov estimates that our galaxy harbors some 100 million «super-Earths,» large rocky planets whose stable atmospheres and complex chemistry actually make them mathematically better candidates for the emergence of life than our own small world. (discovermagazine.com)
So, we know that weakening northerly winds and a more stable atmosphere are important ingredients for severe haze episodes. (carbonbrief.org)
Beyond harboring a stable atmosphere, things like plate tectonics and not being tidally locked may also be essential. (businessinsider.com)