Stanford's STEHM model helps astronomers screen exoplanets for atmosphere retention and habitability

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Stanford researchers have developed a new planetary habitability model called STEHM (Smaller Than Earth Habitability Model) that helps astronomers efficiently screen exoplanets for their ability to build and retain atmospheres over billions of years. The model allows scientists to quickly identify rocky worlds unlikely to sustain life-supporting atmospheres before committing valuable telescope time to detailed observations, potentially making the search for extraterrestrial life more targeted and efficient.

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