Scientists Discover Earth-Like Planet

Tuesday, 06 December 2011 | by Pat's Picks

It exists in the “Goldilocks zone”—and area that’s neither too hot nor too cold. It orbits a sun-like star. The temperature? Probably a comfortable 72 degrees. Scientists say Kepler-22, which is about 600 light-years away, has all the markings of a planet that can sustain life.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle