Distant Planet's Sulphur Atmosphere Suggests Volcanic Activity

Scientists have found tentative evidence of a sulphur-rich atmosphere on the exoplanet L 98-59 d, located 35 light years away. This super-Earth, 1.5 times the size of Earth, may have an atmosphere containing sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide, suggesting a volcanic or molten surface. The discovery, made using the James Webb Space Telescope, highlights the diversity of planetary atmospheres and the potential for extreme conditions on exoplanets. Further observations are needed to confirm these findings.