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Theory-Defying Exoplanet Atmospheres Force a Rethink of Theories

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August 27, 2026 • 48 views
Original source: Universe Today

The discovery of lava worlds with atmospheres is challenging our theories of how atmospheres escape, and calling into question the idea of the cosmic shoreline. Stanford researchers have developed a model that explains how lava-covered worlds close to their stars can retain their atmospheres. The ne...

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