Webb finds a surprising atmosphere on a scorching lava world
The James Webb Space Telescope has made a surprising discovery about a scorching hot lava world called HD 3167 b. Despite being extremely close to its star and exposed to intense heat, the planet appears to have an atmosphere. This finding is significant because it could help scientists learn more about how rocky planets maintain their atmospheres.
Why it's good news: It sheds new light on a fundamental question in planetary science that can inform our understanding of Earth's own history.
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