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Will the newly discovered potentially habitable planet around Proxima Centauri be confirmed as a habitability candidate by at least one peer-reviewed scientific study by March 2027?
Scientists announced in September 2026 the discovery of a potentially Earth-like planet orbiting Proxima Centauri, only ~4.2… 29 opinions, 66% No
- Yes — 34%
- No — 66%
Deadline: March 14, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 29 opinions
Resolution rules
Scientists announced in September 2026 the discovery of a potentially Earth-like planet orbiting Proxima Centauri, only ~4.2 light-years from Earth. Formal confirmation of habitability requires additional studies of atmosphere and composition.
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How is this event resolved?
Resolução positiva se ao menos um artigo científico revisado por pares, publicado em periódico indexado (ex.: Nature, Science, The Astrophysical Journal), confirmar o planeta como candidato habitável com base em dados observacionais. Fonte primária: bases como NASA ADS ou arXiv com aceite em periódico de referência.
How are points scored?
Points depend on the share of votes your side had when you gave your opinion. Being right earns 100 minus that share. Being wrong costs that share.
Right now No has 66% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 34 points, a wrong one costs about 66.