"New Earth-Size Planet Discovered in Habitable Zone 40 Light-Years Away"
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Researchers have discovered a potentially habitable exoplanet named Gliese 12 b, located 40 light-years away. The planet, similar in size to Venus, orbits a small star and has a surface temperature of about 107 degrees Fahrenheit. Scientists are eager to study its atmosphere using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to determine its potential for supporting life and to gain insights into planetary habitability and solar system evolution.
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