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Nearby super-Earth potentially suitable for life discovered 25 light-years away

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Astronomers at UC Irvine have discovered a new exoplanet, GJ 3378b, located approximately 25 light-years from Earth.
The planet is classified as a "super-Earth" and is roughly twice the size of Earth.
GJ 3378b orbits within the habitable zone of its parent star, which may allow for the possibility of life.
This discovery adds to the growing interest in planets that could potentially support life beyond our solar system.
The findings were reported by multiple news outlets in early July 2026.

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3 July

Εξωπλανήτης GJ 3378b: Ανακάλυψη νέας «Υπερ-Γης» σε απόσταση μόλις 25 ετών φωτός

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3 July

Εξωπλανήτης GJ 3378b: Ανακάλυψη νέας «Υπερ-Γης» σε απόσταση μόλις 25 ετών φωτός

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Astronomers at UC Irvine have discovered a new exoplanet, GJ 3378b, located approximately 25 light-years from Earth.
The planet is classified as a "super-Earth" and is roughly twice the size of Earth.
GJ 3378b orbits within the habitable zone of its parent star, which may allow for the possibility of life.
This discovery adds to the growing interest in planets that could potentially support life beyond our solar system.
The findings were reported by multiple news outlets in early July 2026.

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