Webb finds a surprising atmosphere on a scorching lava world

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What happened

The James Webb Space Telescope has found strong evidence that the rocky lava world HD 3167 b has an atmosphere, despite circling its star every 24 hours under extreme heat.

Key facts

  • The James Webb Space Telescope has found strong evidence that the rocky lava world HD 3167 b has an atmosphere, despite circling its star every 24 hours under extreme heat.
  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:58:25 UTC.

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