exoplanets

Astronomers discovered two super-puff planets that are less dense than cotton candy, orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away. These are the largest exoplanets found with such low density.

The article suggests that millions of exoplanets may form near active supermassive black holes, a discovery that surprised researchers due to the extreme environments typically associated with such regions.

Scientists suggest most exoplanets may act as 'soot factories,' emitting soot similar to a natural diesel engine, as depicted in an illustration showing black circles releasing soot.

A 'Hot Jupiter' exoplanet's winds exceed 15,000 mph, providing the first evidence of magnetic fields in exoplanets. An illustration depicts the magnetic activity observed.

Astronomers have discovered a method to study invisible exoplanets by analyzing planetary 'fingerprints' in the rings surrounding stars. The PDS 70 system is highlighted as an example of this observational technique.

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope could discover around 100,000 exoplanets, surpassing all previous missions combined. It will explore unexplored regions of the Milky Way, identify Earth-sized planets, analyze alien atmospheres, and provide insights into planetary formation.

The most common type of planet in the galaxy may have internal structures vastly different from Earth, potentially featuring white-hot molten cores. This finding challenges assumptions about planetary composition and highlights diversity in exoplanet characteristics.

Astronomers used the AI tool RAVEN to analyze NASA's TESS mission data, confirming over 100 exoplanets, including 31 new ones. The discoveries include rare planets with extreme characteristics, such as those orbiting stars in under a day and those in the 'Neptunian desert.'