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Astronomers detect rare 'free floating' exoplanet 10,000 light-years from Earth
By Charles Q. Choi published
Astronomers have detected a "free floating" rogue planet the size of Saturn drifting through the Milky Way some 10,000 light-years from Earth.

The most exciting exoplanet discoveries of 2025
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
New discoveries and fresh looks at familiar worlds show how far exoplanet science has come — and how much remains unknown.

James Webb Space Telescope discovers a lemon-shaped exoplanet unlike anything seen before: 'What the heck is this?'
By Robert Lea published
"This was an absolute surprise. It's extremely different from what we expected."

Astronomers discover images of rare Tatooine-like exoplanet with a strange 300-year orbit: 'Exactly how it works is still uncertain'
By Robert Lea published
The planet formed 50 million years after the dinosaurs died, making it incredibly young in cosmic terms.

James Webb Space Telescope finds strongest evidence yet for atmosphere around rocky exoplanet: 'It's really like a wet lava ball'
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Astronomers have found the strongest evidence yet of an atmosphere around a rocky exoplanet.

James Webb Space Telescope discovers a hot Jupiter exoplanet leaking twin gas tails that defy explanation
By Robert Lea published
"We are only beginning to discover the true complexity of these worlds."

The Subaru Telescope just made its 1st discoveries: a 'failed star' and an exoplanet
By Julian Dossett published
Check out the first findings from the Subaru Telescope.

One of the most promising Earth-like worlds may not have an atmosphere after all
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
New simulations suggest TRAPPIST-1e's possible methane atmosphere may be a false signal from its star, raising fresh questions about the planet’s habitability.
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