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A mysterious star system just 16 light-years away may be hiding habitable planets

Astronomers have solved a 170-year-old planetary mystery in a nearby two-star system, discovering that a mysterious wobble was caused by stellar activity rather than a giant planet. Although Jupiter-sized worlds have been ruled out in key regions, smaller, potentially habitable planets could still be waiting to be discovered just 16 light-years from Earth.

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Researchers search for more Naumann's elephant fossils at Hokkaido site

MAKUBETSU, Hokkaido -- Researchers are conducting an excavation for fiscal 2026 at a fossil site in the Churui district of this northern Japan town wh

  • Researchers excavating Hokkaido site for more Naumann's elephant fossils.
  • 2024 discovery site and nearby areas focus of excavation.
  • Public events and lodging plan related to excavation sold out.

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