New theory explains why super-Earths have the same size
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Scientists have come up with a new theory that can explain the formation of "super-Earths"- a class of exoplanets bigger than the Earth. Super-Earths are the most common type of exoplanet in the Milky Way. The latest study helps us better understand why super-Earths within a single planetary system often end up looking similar in terms of size.