The research team will study a range of planets beyond our solar system, from rocky planets similar in size to Earth to planets that are several times larger, but smaller than Neptune. These worlds are called sub-Neptunes and are the most abundant type of planet in the galaxy. One popular theory suggests that they contain large amounts of water and are often referred to as "water worlds."
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An international research team, including an astronomer from the University of Michigan, have revealed how certain black holes manage to eat and grow while simultaneously flinging their food across galaxies.
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