James Webb Space Telescope finds surprising atmosphere on scorching lava world HD 3167 b

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Published: 2026-10-07
Category: science
Source: ScienceDaily

The James Webb Space Telescope has provided strong evidence of an atmosphere around the rocky lava world HD 3167 b, despite its extreme heat and rapid orbit. This discovery could offer insights into how rocky planets retain atmospheres and the early evolution of Earth.

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