It's the most Earth-like alien planet yet -- except for the 3,680 degrees

Wednesday, October 30, 2013 - 17:30 in Astronomy & Space

A puzzling alien planet is the closest thing to an Earth twin in size and composition known beyond our solar system, though it's far too hot to support life, scientists say.

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