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The Earth-size planet HD 137010 b has a ‘50% chance of residing in the habitable zone’ of its sun-like star, scientists say Astronomers have discovered a potentially habitable new planet about 146 ...

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Astronomers from the University of Southern Queensland have led research into the discovery of an Earth-sized planet candidate. Planet HD 137010 b is 150 light-years away from Earth and orbits a ...