A “super-Earth” that could have a life-supporting climate has been discovered in a multi-world solar system 42 light years from the sun.

EUROPEAN researchers say they have discovered a batch of three “super-Earths” orbiting a nearby star, and two other solar systems with small planets as well.

SMALL rocky planets like Earth may outnumber Jupiter-sized “gas giants” by three-to-one, a recent discovery suggests.

Britain’s Anthony Davidson appears set to retain his position at Super Aguri next year.