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science26 days ago

NASA’s Webb Telescope Unveils Bizarre Atmosphere on Lemon-Shaped Exoplanet

Scientists have discovered a bizarre, lemon-shaped exoplanet called PSR J2322-2650b orbiting a pulsar, with a mysterious carbon-rich atmosphere that may produce diamonds, challenging current understanding of such systems. Additionally, breakthroughs include the creation of the shortest X-ray pulses, fossilized bee nests inside mammal bones, and evidence that swearing can improve physical performance.

science2 months ago

JWST Discovers Nearly Pure Carbon Planet That Defies Expectations

The James Webb Space Telescope discovered an unusual exoplanet orbiting a pulsar with an atmosphere almost entirely made of carbon, challenging existing models of planetary formation and composition, especially in black widow systems. This unexpected finding suggests new avenues for understanding planetary atmospheres and the processes that create them.