Dossier
atoms
Coverage of atoms in the Nexus archive.
- A bizarre new state of matter may be hiding inside Uranus and Neptune
Scientists suggest that deep within Uranus and Neptune, extreme pressures and temperatures may create a 'superionic' hybrid phase of carbon and hydrogen, where hydrogen atoms move fluidly through a rigid carbon structure. This discovery could explain the planets' unusual magnetic fields and reshape understanding of heat and electricity flow in their interiors.