The Catastrophic Effects of a Super-Earth on Our Solar System.

Simulations show that adding a super-Earth to our solar system would wreak havoc on the orbits of most planets, especially the inner four. Even the slightest changes in Jupiter's orbit have a profound and devastating effect on the delicately balanced orbits of other planets. Gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn were less severely affected by the additional planet. The study shows how important Jupiter is for the dynamics of the solar system and that even relatively small changes can make an enormous difference in the stability of our system.