Located less than 20 light years away, HD 20794d could potentially be one of the most Earth-like planets found so far, ...

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A planet that may support alien life has been discovered less than 20 light-years from Earth. The "promising" super-Earth - called HD 20794 d - may house water, according to the international research ...