Summary: The text discusses the recent discovery of a potentially habitable exoplanet named Gliese 486b, located around 26 light-years away in the constellation of Virgo. Scientists have found this planet to have a dense atmosphere made up of hydrogen and helium, with a rock and iron composition similar to Earth. Gliese 486b is believed to be tidally locked, meaning one side always faces its star while the other remains in perpetual darkness, yet the potentially habitable zone lies in the region in between. The exoplanet's proximity to Earth and its characteristics make it an ideal candidate for further research and exploration, offering the potential for valuable insights into planetary formation and atmospheres in similar conditions.