Not that long ago, scientists found evidence that our Sun wasn't unique — other stars have their own orbiting bodies. It was a discovery centuries in the making. What does this mean for Earth today and our place in the universe? (Season 2/Episode. 2) Hyperlinks to scientists and papers in <a href= "https://knowablemagazine.org/article/physical-world/2022/search-exoplanets"> mainbar</a>

Not that long ago, scientists found evidence that our Sun wasn't unique — other stars have their own orbiting bodies. It was a discovery centuries in the making. What does this mean for Earth today and our place in the universe? (Season 2/Episode. 2) Hyperlinks to scientists and papers in mainbar

Not that long ago, scientists found evidence that our Sun wasn't unique — other stars have their own orbiting bodies. It was a discovery centuries in the making. What does this mean for Earth today and our place in the universe? (Season 2/Episode. 2) Hyperlinks to scientists and papers in <a href="https://knowablemagazine.org/article/physical-world/2022/search-exoplanets" rel="noopener noreferrer"> mainbar</a>

The search for exoplanets

What are the limits to what's knowable — and how does our thinking about big questions in science and technology evolve over time? The Knowable Magazine podcast explores puzzles as diverse as the existence of black holes and how to build an artificial heart — with plenty of surprises along the way. Hosted by science journalists Adam Levy and Charlotte Stoddart.

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The search for exoplanets

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