Researchers have studied several sun-like stars and found that advanced alien civilizations are more likely to be discovered near some of them, reports Phys.
Scientists first discovered a planet around a Sun-like star called 51 Pegasi in 1995. New observations of this star, recently published, suggest that the current magnetic environment around it could be particularly favorable for the development of complex life.
When stars similar to the Sun appear, they usually have a high rate of rotation on their axis.
Due to their high rotational speeds, Sun-like stars generate strong magnetic fields, resulting in constant streams of charged particles and harmful radiation aimed at neighboring planets.
However, over billions of years, the star’s rotation gradually slows down, a phenomenon called magnetic braking occurs. It is noted that with a decrease in rotation speed, the star’s magnetic field weakens.
It used to be thought that magnetic braking was an endless process, but new research is calling this assumption into question.
Research shows that planets around old and middle-aged stars are the best place to look for life, including advanced life, outside our solar system.
