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A Closer Look at Planet’s Mysterious Core

Scientists find Uranus is surprisingly warm, heating up the case for a new planetary mission
Scientists have found that Uranus is emitting its own internal heat — even more than it receives from sunlight — and this discovery contradicts observations of the distant gas giant made by 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,
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.
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?
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,
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 ...
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New Uranus research suggests what’s known about the planet could be wrong. Ashley Strickland, CNN. November 11, 2024 at 4:41 PM. Copied; Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter.
'Fossil' object dubbed 'Ammonite' discovered on the outskirts of the solar system
Astronomers have discovered a "fossil" world lying in the outskirts of the solar system, according to new research.
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Uranus research suggests ice giant isn't as wet as we thought - BGR
New research into Uranus and Neptune has revealed some striking information. Much about these two ice giants is still unknown, with missions to explore them more in-depth still in the works.
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New Uranus research suggests what’s known about the planet could be wrong. By CNN Newsource. Published November 11, 2024 3:29 pm . By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — When the Voyager 2 ...
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New Uranus research suggests what’s known about the planet could be wrong. NASA/JPL-Caltech via CNN Newsource Voyager 2 captured this image of the planet Uranus during its flyby in 1986.