'Super-Earth' planets discovered

Nearby stars probably abound with planets only slightly larger than our own, an international astronomy team suggested Monday as it reported the discovery of 45 of these "super-Earth" planets.

link: 'Super-Earth' planets discovered - USATODAY.com (http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/space/2008-06-16-super-earth-planets_N.htm)

Interesting stuff....someone needs to invent the warp drive propulsion.

Exxon owns the patent.

That is awesome! It's fascinating how much exists at the edge of the cosmos.

Interesting stuff....someone needs to invent the warp drive propulsion.
According to Star Trek 8, that will happen in 45 years, with the help of the future "us"'s.