"Metallic Planet: Half Lava, Half Ocean"

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"Metallic Planet: Half Lava, Half Ocean"
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Scientists have discovered a newborn exoplanet, HD 63433 d, just 73 light-years away, offering insights into the early Earth. Orbiting a young star similar to the Sun, the Earth-sized planet is extremely close to its star, likely resulting in a surface of molten rock with temperatures reaching 1,570 Kelvin. This discovery provides a rare opportunity to study the formation and evolution of Earth-like planets and their potential for hosting life, shedding light on the ingredients necessary for life to emerge elsewhere in the Universe.

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