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Exoplanets Offer Clues to What Lies Beyond Our Solar System

NYT Science Tuesday 15 September 2026, 09:00 UTC By Natalie Wolchover 1 min read
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Thousands of planets have been discovered beyond our solar system, offering clues to where life might thrive and whether Earth is truly unique.

Thousands of planets have been discovered beyond our solar system, offering clues to where life might thrive and whether Earth is truly unique.
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