Astronomers have found 7 Earth-size planets circling a dwarf star — and some might be able to host life
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Giant red stars may heat frozen worlds into habitable planets – Exoplanet Exploration: Planets Beyond our Solar System
Found: Three Earth-sized planets orbiting a dim, red sun. 'This is only the beginning' - Los Angeles Times
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