With densities between those of rocky super-Earths and more extended mini-Neptunes, Hycean planets can be optimal candidates in the search for exoplanetary habitability and may be abundant in the exoplanet population.
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Hycean
//ˈhaɪʃən//
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It's thought that the new classification could accelerate the search for life outside our Solar System for one simple reason: planets that fulfil the criteria to be "Hycean" already dominate the known exoplanet population, which is approaching 4,500.
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And learning more about Hycean planets could help scientists find biosignatures, or signs of life, outside of our solar system in the near future.
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These hydrogen-rich ocean worlds, or hycean worlds, may be habitable.
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