yo, folks! so, big news from the world of science today. researchers have just confirmed the discovery of a new exoplanet orbiting a nearby star, proxima centauri. it's called proxima d, and what's super cool is that it's in the habitable zone, where conditions might be just right for liquid water. it's about 4.2 light-years away, and though that's pretty far, in cosmic terms, it's just a stone's throw. scientists are buzzing with excitement, imagining the possibilities of what we might find. this could be one step closer to answering the age-old question: are we alone in the universe? keep your eyes on the stars!