There Might be a New Kind of Habitable Planet!

The video explores the search for habitable planets, focusing on Heitian worlds, which are Neptune-like planets with extreme conditions. These planets may host life in environments similar to Earth's hydrothermal vents. The James Webb Space Telescope could detect biosignatures in their hydrogen-rich atmospheres. Additionally, a study reveals that many sun-like stars have consumed planets, challenging assumptions about star formation and impacting the search for life.

What evidence did researchers find regarding the composition of binary star pairs?

Explain how the temperature of a star affects its ability to recycle material and hide evidence of swallowed planets.

What are the potential consequences of identifying star systems that have swallowed planets in the search for life?