“Truly Remarkable” – Scientists Discover Record-Breaking Super-Earth That Is As Dense as Lead

The K2-360 system features a record-dense “super-Earth” and a massive outer planet, revealing insights into extreme planetary evolution. An international research team, led by scientists from Japan and Europe, has identified a new multi-planet system orbiting a Sun-like star. Among the discoveries is an ultra-short period planet with one of the highest densities ever recorded. [...]