Scientists find a "super-Earth" exoplanet that could support life, but its orbit raises doubts.

Scientists have discovered a potentially life-sustaining "super-Earth" exoplanet, HD 20794 d, six times Earth's size, orbiting a Sun-like star 20 light years away. While its position allows for possible water, its elliptical orbit makes it uncertain if the planet can support life. Discovered using data from the La Silla Observatory in Chile, the planet is a key test case for future missions seeking signs of life beyond our solar system.

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