Scientists Discover a Super-Earth in the Habitable Zone, Boosting Search for Extraterrestrial Life

A super-Earth exoplanet named Kepler-735c, orbiting 2,472 light years away, was discovered indirectly through transit timing variations, revealing its highly elliptical orbit and partial habitability due to its changing position relative to its star. This discovery highlights the potential of TTVs to find planets on wider orbits and in habitable zones, expanding our understanding of exoplanets and the search for life.