Instant Alert: 3 newly-discovered Earth-sized planets just offered humankind the best place to search for signs of alien life

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   3 newly-discovered Earth-sized planets just offered humankind the best place to search for signs of alien life by Emmanuel Ocbazghi and Jessica Orwig on May 2, 2016, 11:00 AM 3 new planets were discovered by the European Southern Observatory with their Belgian Trappist Telescope. They orbit a star much smaller and more dim than our Sun, which makes it easier to analyze their atmospheres. Produced by Emmanuel Ocbazghi. Original reporting by Jessica Orwig. Follow BI Video: On Twitter    Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011