Searching for life on another planet

May 7, 2026 7 min

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Will we ever be able to live on a planet that isn't Earth? A science and space journalist explainss the latest research and data collected from planet TRAPPIST-1e. Neil and Becca teach you some new language to understand this potentially habitable planet.Find a transcript and worksheet at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260507">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260507</a>Practise your listening skills at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_listening_room">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_listening_room</a>Learn language to use at work in Office English: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english</a>Get our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a>

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