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Webb finds a surprising atmosphere on a scorching lava world

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October 8, 2026 • 63 views
Original source: Science Daily
Webb finds a surprising atmosphere on a scorching lava world

The James Webb Space Telescope has found strong evidence that the rocky lava world HD 3167 b has an atmosphere, despite circling its star every 24 hours under extreme heat. The surprising discovery could help scientists understand how rocky planets retain atm…

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