Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:39pm on 27 May 2025,Tuesday Science
A recent study by Ohio State University astronomers has revealed that super-Earth exoplanets—rocky planets larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune—are far more widespread in the universe than previously thought. Using data from the Korea Microlensing Telescope Network (KMTNet), scientists found that roughly one in three stars likely hosts a super-Earth with a Jupiter-like orbit. This challenges traditional theories of planetary formation and suggests such planets can form farther from their stars. The discovery significantly enhances our understanding of planetary systems and raises new possibilities for finding habitable worlds beyond our solar system. (PC: ANI)
