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Webb Finds Super-Earth in Habitable Zone | Austin News
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have spotted a thrilling new exoplanet: TOI-715 b, a super-Earth 1.5 times Earth’s size orbiting in its star’s habitable zone—50 light-years away, where liquid water could exist. The red dwarf star it circles is active with flares, adding complexity to its potential habitability. Scientists suspect a second, smaller planet may lurk nearby, awaiting confirmation. This discovery deepens our search for life beyond Earth and offers a unique window into rocky worlds larger than ours. With Webb continuing to probe for atmospheric clues, this could be…
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