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NASA's Webb Telescope just proved that a planet 15 times heavier than Jupiter formed the same way Earth did, rewriting the rules on how massive planets can grow. The discovery shows that giant worlds can build up piece by piece, even when they get enormously heavy.
Scientists have discovered a rocky planet nearly identical to Earth in size and orbit, circling a Sun-like star in our cosmic neighborhood. The planet could harbor conditions for life if it has the right atmosphere.
Astronomers discovered a rocky planet nearly identical to Earth in size and orbit, circling a Sun-like star closer than any similar world we've found. It might be our most promising neighbor yet in the search for life beyond our solar system.