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Astronomers discover two Jupiter-sized super-puff planets

Astronomers discover two Jupiter-sized super-puff planets

Researchers have identified a pair of low-density exoplanets, TOI-791 b and c, that challenge existing theories on how planetary systems form and evolve.

Science ·4 Jul 2026, 17:36 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
NASA TESS mission identifies first exoplanet using gravitational microlensing

NASA TESS mission identifies first exoplanet using gravitational microlensing

NASA's TESS satellite has successfully utilized gravitational microlensing to discover a super-Jupiter 40,000 light-years away, marking an evolution in its capabilities.

Science ·1 Jul 2026, 15:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Astronomers identify largest and lowest density super-puff exoplanets yet

Astronomers identify largest and lowest density super-puff exoplanets yet

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.

Science ·27 Jun 2026, 04:30 ·Niko Vale 3 min read