What would it actually take to turn Proxima Centauri b into a livable world? 🌍✨

Orbiting the closest star to our Sun, this Earth-sized exoplanet sits in the so-called habitable zone—but that doesn’t mean it’s ready for humans. From deadly stellar flares and tidal locking to missing atmospheres and extreme radiation, Proxima b comes with some serious challenges.

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