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New Study Reveals Uranus Generates Its Own Internal Heat
The amount of heat emitted from Uranus is also influenced by its extremely long seasons, each lasting over 20 years.
Voyager 2’s Last Image of Uranus: What Did It Reveal in Its Final Moments?
NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft completed a historic flyby of Uranus, becoming the first,and so far, only probe to closely study the icy giant. But what did Voyager 2 see in its final moments as it drifted away into the outer reaches of our Solar System?
Probe of Uranus finally reveals where distant planet gets its heat
Researchers from the University of Houston, led by Dr. Xinyue Wang, launched a deep probe of Uranus’ data — and determined that the gas giant is actually warmed from the inside, according to a study published in Geophysical Research Letters.
Uranus Leaks More Heat Than We Thought
The discovery challenges findings made by Voyager 2, which collected data suggesting Uranus, unlike other giant planets in the solar system, didn’t have an internal heat source.
Scientists resolve Uranus heat puzzle, revealing lingering internal warmth
A new study led by University of Houston researchers, in collaboration with planetary scientists worldwide, suggests Uranus does have its own internal heat—an advance that not only informs NASA's future missions but also deepens scientists' understanding of planetary systems,
Scientists find Uranus is surprisingly warm, heating up the case for a new planetary mission
Scientists have found that Uranus emits its own internal heat, contradicting data from NASA's Voyager 2 probe nearly four decades ago.
Scientists Solve Uranus Heat Puzzle: A Closer Look at the Planet’s Mysterious Core
A new study published in Geophysical Research Letterssheds light on the mysterious internal heat of Uranus, solving a long-standing enigma in planetary science. Led by researchers from the University of Houston,
Uranus Found Emitting Internal Heat, Reviving Hopes for Flagship NASA Mission
Uranus emits 12% more heat than it gets from the Sun, contradicting Voyager 2 data. The discovery points to lingering formation heat and strengthens calls for a new NASA flagship mission to the ...
UH researchers make an out-of-this-world discovery
A groundbreaking study led by UH researchers found out something about Uranus that had been a mystery since the 80s.
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NASA, Oxford Discover Warmer Uranus Than Once Thought
Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune each emit more energy than they receive from the Sun, meaning they have comparatively warm ...
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Hidden heat on Uranus changes what we know about ice giants
Scientists find Uranus radiates more heat than once believed, reshaping our understanding of giant planets and guiding NASA’s next mission.