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A planet similar in size to Earth orbiting a dim star in our galactic neighborhood is presenting some of the most compelling evidence to date of volcanic...

Called LP 791-18 d, the planet could undergo volcanic outbursts as often as Jupiters moon Io, the most volcanically active body in our solar system.The

Astronomers have discovered an Earth-size exoplanet, called LP 791-18 d, that may be carpeted with volcanoes and could potentially support life. The exoplanet, orbiting a small red dwarf star about 90 light-years away in a southern constellation called Crater, could undergo volcanic outbursts as often as Jupiter's moon Io, the most volcanically active body in the solar system,

Called LP 791-18 d, the planet could undergo volcanic outbursts as often as Jupiters moon Io, the most volcanically active body in our solar system.The

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How a rollicking river left its mark on the Red Planet. We also look ahead to the return of the young moon at dusk.

Astronomers have discovered an Earth-sized planet that is highly volcanically active, which means it could possibly support life.

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Previously, Jupiter was the champion with its 95 known moons, but Saturn has pulled into the lead thanks to the recent discovery of 62 new moons there.

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