Q&A: An Earth-like planet with two suns?

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Q&A: An Earth-like planet with two suns?WorldPing
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What happened

A nearby star system with two suns could potentially support an Earth-sized planet in a region where liquid water could exist, according to a new paper examining the dynamics of the system.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:00:01 UTC.

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