A New Habitable Planet Beyond our Solar System?

Outside of our solar system a planet about 50% larger than Earth was discovered. This planet is within the constellation Libra and orbits around a red dwarf star. It is about 14 times closer to its star than Earth is so a year would last 13 days rather than 365. It has temperatures between 32 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit. The gravity on this planet is heavier than on Earth, therefore, if you weigh about 150 lbs. on Earth than you might weigh about 240 lbs. on this planet. Most importantly, scientists are saying that there is a possibility for water on this planet which could be a sign for life. Theres only one problem, that is that it would take 20 light years to get there and 20 to get back.
I think its amazing that scientists are now discovering planets out of our solar system and I think it would be even more amazing if scientists discovered a way to get to this planet within 20 light years.
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Spacecraft Tracking Earth's Highest Clouds

Since 1885 scientists have noticed certain clouds that remain about 50 feet above Earth. These clouds are only noticeable at night because once the sun sets below the horizon, the light reflects on the clouds causing them to glow. Within the past few years these clouds seem to be shining brighter, occurring more frequently, and they are appearing at lower latitudes. Some scientists are saying that this is happening because of global warming. Above Mars, similar clouds are hovering. Therefore, after scientists send out a spacecraft to study these clouds, they hope to not only find answers for Earth, but also for Mars.
I chose this article because it is interesting to me that in the past few years the clouds have been changing. Also, if these clouds are also above Mars it might be a clue to whether or not there is life on Mars.
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