The most common planets in the galaxy don't appear around the most common stars, TESS observations suggest
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Researchers have made observations about the demographics of planets in the galaxy, suggesting that the most common type of planet may not orbit the most common type of star. The study's findings may challenge existing ideas about the formation and characteristics of common planet types, including "mini-Neptunes". The exact nature and implications of these findings are still being explored and reported on by various outlets.
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