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Now France 24 asks if better planets are even reachable
France 24's press review asks whether super-Earths that may beat our planet for life are actually reachable; NDTV and the New York Times covered the claim.
On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on #TrendingPublished
At a glance
- First reported by The New York Times: “Scientists say superhabitable worlds may exist beyond Earth”.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 9:37 AM ET on #Trending, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
- Topics: Earth, France.
- BBN covered this story before: Earth explained: our home planet (October 14).
The real story
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- The New York TimesScientists say superhabitable worlds may exist beyond Earth
What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFrance 24's press review now asks whether those super-Earths that might beat our planet are even reachable.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorReachable?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHank, I already picked a window seat in my head, and the New York Times and NDTV both say better worlds could be out there.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe question is the commute.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorLook at this file footage, a big reddish planet with a star behind it.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat's a listing with curb appeal, and I'm told it's only a short hop.
The story so far
- 5 bizarre things people discovered while exploring Google Earth · The News International
- Laga'aia and Phillippe to lead Disney+ pilot 'Spaceship Earth' · Deadline
- There's Worlds Out There More Habitable Than Earth · The New York Times
- Mini organs launching to space may help astronauts stay healthy · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Scientists say some distant planets may beat Earth for life · The New York Times
- Earth explained: our home planet · NASA
- Now France 24 asks if better planets are even reachable (this story)
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