Tag: Planetary Formation
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Rogue Planet Auroras Bake a Bizarre World, JWST Finds
Rogue Planet Auroras: A New Kind of Heat Source A recent study published in Astronomy & Astrophysics reports a striking finding: a rogue planet wandering the galaxy—unbound to any star—exhibits auroral emissions so intense they effectively bake parts of its atmosphere. The discovery comes from observations made with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and…
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Understanding Mercury’s Bizarre Core: A New Collision Hypothesis
The Enigma of Mercury’s Core Mercury, the smallest planet in our Solar System, has long fascinated astronomers and scientists due to its unique characteristics. One of the most perplexing mysteries surrounds its core, which constitutes about 70% of the planet’s mass. This is significantly larger than Earth’s core, which makes up about 30%, and Mars’…
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Evidence of Ice Retention in Asteroid Ryugu Rocks
Asteroid Ryugu and Its Ancient Ice Recent research led by Associate Professor Tsuyoshi Iizuka from the University of Tokyo has unveiled groundbreaking evidence regarding the asteroid Ryugu. An analysis of rock samples retrieved from this carbonaceous asteroid indicates that they held ice for over a billion years. This discovery could significantly alter our understanding of…
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Evidence of Ice Retention in Asteroid Ryugu’s Rocks
Introduction to Asteroid Ryugu Asteroid Ryugu, a carbonaceous asteroid located in the outer reaches of the solar system, has recently been the center of groundbreaking research. A study led by Associate Professor Tsutomu Iizuka from the University of Tokyo, alongside several esteemed institutions, including the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology, has uncovered compelling…
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New Insights into the Origin of Earth’s Water
Introduction to the Origin of Earth’s Water Understanding where Earth’s water originated has puzzled scientists for decades. Recent research published in the journal Nature sheds new light on this age-old question, presenting findings that suggest a more complex process than previously believed. The Research Breakthrough In a groundbreaking study, researchers investigated the isotopic composition of…