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...
