Tag: sub-Neptune
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How Super-Earths Are Made: Stellar Radiation Carves the Planets We Share the Galaxy With
Introduction: A new chapter in planet formation For years, astronomers have puzzled over why the cosmos hosts so many small, rocky worlds that fall into the categories of super-Earths and sub-Neptunes. A breakthrough study focusing on four young, evaporating planets is now offering a clearer picture: stellar radiation won’t just bake these worlds away; it…
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How Stellar Radiation Shapes the Birth of Super-Earths and Sub-Neptunes
Unveiling the mystery of super-Earths and sub-Neptunes The universe is full of planets that challenge our expectations. Among the most common types are super-Earths and sub-Neptunes, worlds larger than Earth but smaller than gas giants. A growing body of research suggests that these planets may form in similar ways, with their final sizes shaped by…