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Scientists discover 10 new Earth-like planets that could support life

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NASA has identified 10 planets orbiting in their star's habitable zone, meaning they could be capable of supporting alien life.

The potentially habitable space rocks, which have not yet been verified, are among 219 new planet candidates spotted by NASA's Kepler space telescope in the Cygnus constellation.

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