Jupiter’s clouds are hiding something big

Jupiter’s clouds are hiding something big

• Date:
• January 31, 2026
• Source:
• University of Chicago
• Summary:
• Jupiter’s swirling storms have concealed its true makeup for centuries, but a new model is finally peeling back the clouds. Researchers found the planet likely holds significantly more oxygen than the Sun, a key clue to how Jupiter—and the rest of the solar system—came together. The study also reveals that gases move through Jupiter’s atmosphere much more slowly than scientists...