"Unusual Discovery: Massive Planet Found Orbiting Dwarf Star"
Astronomers have discovered an "overweight" planet, 13 times larger than Earth, orbiting a star called LHS 3154, which is nine times smaller than the sun. The planet's size in relation to its small host star challenges current theories of planet formation. The discovery was made using the Habitable Zone Planet Finder instrument, designed to detect planets capable of having liquid water on their surfaces. The finding suggests that planetary disks may contain more dust than previously thought, prompting a reexamination of our understanding of how planets and stars form.