Researchers have identified a pair of exceptionally low-density gas giants that defy existing astronomical theories regarding how massive planets form. These super-puff worlds, located 1,110 light-years away, possess vast radii despite having only a small fraction of Jupiter's mass.

Researchers have identified two giant exoplanets with densities comparable to shaving foam, marking them as some of the lightest worlds ever discovered. These rare super-puffs challenge existing models regarding how giant planets form.

NASA named California Polytechnic State University the winner of the 2026 Human Lander Challenge for their project advancing life support technologies.

Originally designed for ocean observation, NASA's PACE satellite is providing new insights into terrestrial fire tracking and atmospheric smoke plumes. The mission uses hyperspectral instruments to assess vegetation stress and map burn scars.