Super Earths May Be Superior at Fostering Life
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 12:42
in Astronomy & Space
Super Earths are named for their size, but these planets - which range from about 2 to 10 Earth masses - could be superior to the Earth when it comes to sustaining life. They could also provide an answer to the 'Fermi Paradox': Why haven't we been visited by aliens?