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New super-earth discovered around the red dwarf star Gliese 163 'could support life beyond Earth'
A newly-discovered 'super-earth' at the edge of a star's habitable zone could be a top contender for an alien planet which supports life beyond Earth.
Gliese 163c, which lies at the edge of the red dwarf star's habitable zone, has a mass of 6.9 times that of Earth and an orbital period of 26 days.
Researchers believe the newfound world's location means it could be a super-earth where liquid water could exist.
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