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Astronomers Discover Nearby Earth-Sized Planet With No Atmosphere


Astronomers have discovered a new Earth-sized planet, SPECULOOS-3b, orbiting a cold, Jupiter-sized star 55 light years away. Unlike Earth, this planet likely lacks an atmosphere due to intense radiation from its close proximity to the star, offering a unique unobstructed view for direct geological s

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