Planet without a star

Eighty light-years from Earth, there's a world that's just six times more massive than Jupiter, floating all alone without a sun to keep it warm, astronomers reported on Wednesday. Such free-floaters have been reported before, but in the past, it hasn't always been clear whether these were orphaned planets or failed stars. This time, the scientists say they're sure it's a planet. There is a chance this new planet could actually be a star, but back on this planet, Ontario has passed a law that will ban people under the age of 18 from using tanning beds, a measure aimed at cutting rates of skin cancer in the province. The new rules will also force tanning salons to prominently post government-created posters that explain the risks of tanning to customers. “It is important legislation for us in Ontario today,” Health Minister Deb Matthews said Wednesday after the legislature unanimously endorsed the law at third reading. “Of course, a national solution would be preferable – I think that’s what the industry would prefer – but my job is to make sure the people of Ontario are protected.” In fact, the youth of eight of the ten provinces of Canada are protected by similar legislation (the two exceptions are Alberta and Saskatchewan).