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Extremely ‘hot Jupiter’ planet smells like rotten eggs and has violent glass storms

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have discovered that one of the closest “hot Jupiter” planets to Earth smells like rotten eggs. The planet already has a bad reputation for deadly glass rain, extreme temperatures, and sideways winds of 5,000 mph (8,046 kph), but this discovery makes this world seem even less friendly.… Read More »

A Nearby Exoplanet Smells Like Rotten Eggs—It Reveals a Molecule Never Before Found Outside Our Solar System

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advances and more. A Jupiter-sized exoplanet has long intrigued astronomers for its scorching temperatures, screaming winds, and glassy sidereal rain. Now, data from the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed another intriguing feature of the planet, known as… Read More »