Gas Giants
Coverage of Gas Giants in the Nexus archive.
- Two 'super-puff' cotton candy exoplanets are the lightest gas giants ever discovered
Two 'super-puff' cotton candy exoplanets have been identified as the lightest gas giants ever discovered. The findings highlight their unique, low-density characteristics compared to other gas giant planets.
- Scientists discover a strange “inside-out” planetary system that shouldn’t exist
Scientists discovered an unusual planetary system where a rocky planet orbits farther from its star than giant gas planets, contradicting conventional planet formation theory. This finding suggests planets may form later than previously believed and that our Solar System's structure may not be universal.
- Ignore ‘self-serving’ claims from gas giants and implement 100% tax on windfall profits, Ken Henry says
Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry urges the Albanese government to ignore gas companies' claims and implement a 100% windfall profits tax. His submission to a parliamentary inquiry argues such a tax is socially optimal and counters claims it would harm investment in Australia's gas sector.