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JWST Helps Reveal Sulfur-Rich Magma-Ocean World L 98-59 d

Oxford-led modeling ties JWST sulfur signals to a deep magma ocean that sustains a hydrogen-rich atmosphere.

Webb Finds Carbon-Rich Atmosphere on Lemon-Shaped Planet Orbiting a Pulsar

JWST spots silicon monoxide and methane in WASP-121b’s atmosphere, revealing its icy origins