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Planets need more water to support life than scientists previously thought
- April 15, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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Unfortunately for science fiction fans, desert worlds outside our solar system are unlikely to host life, according to new research from the University of Washington. Scientists show that an Earth-sized planet needs at least 20 to 50% of the water in Earth's oceans to maintain a critical natural cycle that keeps water on the surface.
Originally published at Phys.org