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<p>Researchers believe that GJ 436 b is Neptune-like, meaning it is primarily made of gases rather than metals. Researchers have hypothesised that the planet may be made of an exotic type of water “ice” made hard by pressure rather than temperature. Picture: NASA Source: https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/eyes-on-exoplanets/</p>

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Wanted: A name for one of 20 'new' planets — and here's how you could be the one to pick it

One warning though... there are some naming rules so it's definitely not going to be called Planety McPlanetFace!

<p>Earth is the only planet with just one moon. File picture: PA</p>

health and wellbeing

What exactly is a moon?

Irish Solar Energy Association claim solar power would create 7,300 jobs in Ireland

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Irish Solar Energy Association claim solar power would create 7,300 jobs in Ireland

Planet Nine found on fringes of solar system

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Planet Nine found on fringes of solar system

Karen Walsh: Impacts of opting for solar energy on farm

farming

Karen Walsh: Impacts of opting for solar energy on farm

Karen Walsh: Making sense of choices on offer to develop solar system on farm

farming

Karen Walsh: Making sense of choices on offer to develop solar system on farm