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A newfound super Earth...Gliese 163C May Be Able To Support Life

Gliese 163c
Artist's rendition of the "super Earth" Gliese 163c,
 which may be capable of supporting microbial life.




A newly discovered alien planet may be one of the top contenders to support life beyond Earth, researchers say.
The newfound world, a "super Earth" called Gliese 163c, lies at the edge of its star's habitable zone -- that just-right range of distances where liquid water could exist.


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