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Data from the James Webb Space Telescope reveals a new class of exoplanets—molten worlds with global magma oceans and toxic, sulfur-rich atmospheres. One example, L 98-59 d, appears to sustain its thick atmosphere through continuous volcanic degassing.
This discovery suggests that planets around red dwarf stars may follow a third evolutionary path, expanding our understanding of how diverse—and extreme—alien worlds can be.
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This discovery suggests that planets around red dwarf stars may follow a third evolutionary path, expanding our understanding of how diverse—and extreme—alien worlds can be.
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