Four 'Super-Earth' Exoplanets Found

Astronomers have believed for a long time that, as technology finally progresses, we will soon be able to detect habitable worlds around stars similar to our own Sun. While the technology has not yet matured to that point, it is still advanced enough to provide a taste of the things to come. ... [ read more >> ]

This artist's concept shows four of the five planets that orbit 55 Cancri, a star much like our own

Image comment: This artist's concept shows four of the five planets that orbit 55 Cancri, a star much like our own
Image credits: NASA / JPL-Caltech

This artist's concept shows four of the five planets that orbit 55 Cancri, a star much like our own