When you buy through links in our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. An illustration of a gas giant transforming into a hot Jupiter. | Credit: NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/J. da Silva There’s more to a distant gas giant than meets the eye. Astronomers have discovered that the exoplanet, or “exoplanet,” not only has … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet with a highly elongated orbit that experiences large temperature swings. The planet may be transitioning to another type of world. The exoplanet, called TIC 241249530 b, orbits a star about … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet with a highly elongated orbit that experiences large temperature swings. The planet may be transitioning to another type of world. The exoplanet, called TIC 241249530 b, orbits a star about … Read more