Tag Archives: Eris

Scientists say 2 dwarf planets in the solar system may harbor underground oceans

Two dwarf planets in our solar system, Eris and Makemake, may exhibit enough geothermal activity to maintain oceans of liquid water within them, according to modeling describing new observations made with the James Webb Space Telescope. “We’re seeing some interesting signs of warm times in cool places,” said planetary geochemist Christopher Glein of the Texas… Read More »