This ‘Wet Lava Ball’ in Space Somehow Clings to an Atmosphere - Gizmodo

Google News12/13/2025 • Last cited 12/15/2025

Summary

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has detected a thick atmosphere around a rocky exoplanet described as a "wet lava ball," providing strong evidence of its atmospheric presence. This finding suggests that the exoplanet may have unique environmental conditions, as reported by multiple sources including Gizmodo and NASA Science.

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