A giant planet with glowing rings and volcanic cracks seen from space with moons and stars in the background.

Gliese 12b is a transformed alien world orbiting a cool red dwarf star. A series of events have helped turn it from a rocky wasteland into a ecosystem that holds life. It once had a thin and toxic atmosphere but it has been thickened with volcanic gases and water vapor, creating a greenhouse effect that helps maintain a stable temperature. An Icy asteroid impact brought water and organic molecules. The planets new magnetic field shields it from intense solar radiation. While its environment is still harsh compared to earth's. Its unique ecosystem helps alien life flourish. See more