Life May Exist on 'Super-Earths'

Astronomers have discovered a large number of Jupiter-sized exoplanets inside the Milky Way, which were at first thought to be nothing more than space rocks. These celestial bodies, found orbiting their parent stars at various distances, can have Earth-like masses, but can also grow to be the... [ read more >> ]

Super-Earth may actually be better at supporting life than our planet is

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Super-Earth may actually be better at supporting life than our planet is