UArizona scientists thrilled by unprecedented 'portrait' of an alien world

This illustration shows what exoplanet WASP-39 b, a hot puffy gas giant, could look like, based on current understanding of the planet
Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have identified a "mystery molecule" that previously stumped astronomers. They've also gained insights needed to interpret potential signs of habitability on other exoplanets.

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