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Scientists found a ‘Mega-Earth’ 2.5 times the size of Earth with a core 23 times its mass; but it didn’t develop the massive atmosphere expected of a planet this large, and researchers are trying to find out why- LHS 1140 b Distance, Temperature, Gravity: What we know about an Earth-like place that has atmosphere, rocks
- NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovers hidden giant exoplanet in Beta Pictoris system
- Super Earth near our Solar System: Scientists find potentially habitable planet that receives almost the same sunlight as Earth & lies in perfect 'Goldilocks Zone' for lifeSuper Earth Discovered: Astronomers have identified a new Earth-like exoplanet, GJ 3378b, a mere 25 light-years away. This 'super-Earth' or...06 Jul, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- This hellish planet is so hot it has clouds of glass and an atmosphere of vaporized metalNASA discovers extreme planet: Astronomers are witnessing an alien world's dramatic transformation thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope...30 Jun, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
- Astronomers discover two of the 'puffiest' planets ever, each as big as Jupiter but lighter than cotton candyAstronomers have unveiled two colossal "super-puff" exoplanets, TOI-791 b and TOI-791 c, orbiting a distant star. These Jupiter-sized world...26 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
- How can a giant planet be lighter than cotton candy? Scientists just found twoA groundbreaking super-puff planet discovery has revealed two giant exoplanets with densities below cotton candy, changing how scientists u...25 Jun, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
- 57 light-years away, a Pink Planet is raining salt, here's whyFifty-seven light-years away, a striking pink planet is showing scientists just how diverse the universe can be. Observations from the Jame...19 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
- In 1995, astronomers found a planet circling a Sun-like star, and the solar system stopped looking uniqueIn 1995, scientists made a revolutionary find with the discovery of 51 Pegasi b, a massive exoplanet in a tight orbit around its star. This...15 Jun, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
- NASA plans to send a planet hunter to scan the Galaxy for 100,000 new alien worldsNASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is poised to discover approximately 100,000 exoplanets, significantly expanding our understanding ...03 Jun, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
- On this planet, clouds emerge every morning and disappear by night: James Webb Space Telescope reveals daily cloud cycle on WASP-94A bOn this planet, clouds emerge every morning and disappear by night as astronomers study the giant exoplanet WASP-94A b using the James Webb...03 Jun, 2026, 02.15 AM IST
- A simple astronomy program led two U.S. high school students to help discover four exoplanetsIn an inspiring display of youthful ingenuity, two American high school students have teamed up to publish a groundbreaking scientific pape...19 May, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
- NASA confirms alien planet count hits 6,000, and the strangest worlds are still aheadNASA has confirmed the existence of 6,000 exoplanets. This milestone highlights the diversity of planetary systems. Scientists use transit ...21 Sep, 2025, 01.22 PM IST
- Indian researchers discover new exoplanet TOI-6038A b. Here's all about itIndian researchers have discovered a dense sub-Saturn exoplanet, TOI-6038A b, which is 78.5 times the mass of Earth. This exoplanet orbits ...16 Feb, 2025, 10.26 AM IST
- James Webb telescope captures a stunning image of Epsilon Indi Ab. Why is it in the news?A picture of the far-off exoplanet Epsilon Indi Ab, has been taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. One of the coolest exoplanets yet pho...26 Jul, 2024, 09.47 PM IST
- International astronomers including IIT Kanpur professor discover 'super-Jupiter' exoplanet orbiting a Sun-like starAn international team, including Dr. Prashant Pathak from IIT-Kanpur, discovered a giant exoplanet, Epsilon Indi Ab (Eps Ind Ab), orbiting ...26 Jul, 2024, 04.13 PM IST
- Hydrogen Sulfide found outside our solar system for first time. Where has it been discovered and how important is it?Scientists working with the James Webb Space Telescope have found hydrogen sulfide on an exoplanet known as HD 189733b. It is near Jupiter ...09 Jul, 2024, 09.55 PM IST
- NASA finds 'Waterworld with a boiling ocean' on exoplanet. Know if life too has been found thereAn 'hycean' or a world of water under a hydrogen-rich atmosphere has been found on a sub-Neptune distant exoplanet. It contains an ocean of...08 Mar, 2024, 09.52 PM IST
- Distant star TOI-700 has two potentially habitable planets orbiting it - making it an excellent candidate in the search for lifeWe are two of the astronomers who led the discovery of this planet, called TOI-700 e. TOI-700 e is just over 100 light years from Earth - t...09 Mar, 2023, 11.19 AM IST
- NASA's Kepler discovers nearly 100 new exoplanetsLondon, Feb 17 (IANS) An international team of scientists have confirmed the discovery of nearly 100 new exoplanets -- planets located outs...17 Feb, 2018, 02.32 PM IST
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