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Super-Earth GJ 251c discovered in habitable zone 18 light-years away

Astronomers have identified a super-Earth exoplanet, GJ 251c, with approximately four times the mass of Earth, orbiting within its star's habitable zone. While the planet's potential for liquid water remains theoretical, its proximity offers a viable target for future atmospheric spectroscopic analysis to detect potential biosignatures.

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Mosaic Score2.1
Confidence0.9
Significance0.1
Source credibility0.3
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