Scientists discover three potentially habitable extra-solar planets

by Ben Reilly Wed May 22, 2013 6:14 am

(CNN) -- In the midst of chaos here on Earth, scientists are finding hope for life on other planets.
Scientists announced Thursday the discovery of three planets that are some of the best candidates so far for habitable worlds outside our own solar system -- and they're very far away.
NASA's Kepler satellite, which is keeping an eye on more than 150,000 stars in hopes of identifying Earth-like planets, found the trio.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/18/us/planet-discovery/?hpt=zite_zite3_featured

Next step -- finish inventing hyperdrives and lightsabers.