New simulations suggest sub-Neptune planets may be drier than thought, challenging the "water world" hypothesis and reshaping ...
A new study challenges the dream of water-rich “Hycean” planets like K2-18b, suggesting that most sub-Neptunes lose their ...
An exoplanet orbiting a dwarf star 124 light-years from Earth made headlines around the world in April 2025. Researchers at ...
An international team of scientists has studied potential 'water world' planets, finding that while exoplanets primarily composed of water, known as sub-Neptunes, may be rare, Earth-like planets could ...
The exploration and study of exoplanets have advanced significantly in recent years, leading scientists to reconsider how these distant worlds are classified. As our understanding deepens, so does the ...