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A Super-Earth named Kepler-725c has been discovered in the habitable zone of a Sun-like star, 2,400 light-years away.

But new research from the University of Chicago is urging caution. After analyzing data from multiple observations of the ...

it may emerge rapidly on Earth-like planets after the right conditions arise in general. Prior research has strongly suggested that Earth finished forming approximately 4.5 billion years ago.

“Our model is based on an algorithm that I developed and that was trained to recognize and classify planetary systems that harbor Earth-like planets,” said Davoult in a press statemen ...

Beyond explaining these observations, the model also allows for predictive analysis of planetary formation and even hints at the potential for other Earth-like planets. Izidoro said although it ...

The discovery brings a glimmer of hope for Earth's survival when our sun enters its final stages. A team of astronomers has uncovered an Earth-like planet orbiting a star located 4,000 light years ...

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