Scientists believe the exoplanet HD 20794 d, six times the mass of Earth, could harbour liquid water on its surface.

An international team has confirmed the discovery of a super-Earth orbiting in the habitable zone of a nearby sun-like star.

Astronomers who identified HD 20794 d say its proximity to its host star and orbital pattern suggest it could hold water.

New research points toward an exoplanet that may be capable of supporting life 20 light-years away from Earth.

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"Exploring the clouds, say by balloon, can be done with technology that's ready today," Byrne told Space.com. "We could ...