Summary:
- This article describes the discovery of a new type of exoplanet, called a "super-Earth," that orbits a nearby red dwarf star.
- The exoplanet, named GJ 1214 b, is about 2.7 times the size of Earth and has a mass about 6.5 times that of Earth, making it a "super-Earth."
- The researchers used a combination of observations from ground-based telescopes and space-based telescopes to detect and study this exoplanet, which provides valuable insights into the diversity of planetary systems in our galaxy.