Two Light Jupiter-Like Planets Discovered | Science News

Two brand-new planets, dubbed “superpuffs,” have been discovered—massive like Jupiter but so light they’re almost like candy floss. Scientists calculated their ultra-low density by watching how they orbit and tug on each other, revealing a cosmic ballet. These rare giants may have formed far from their star, drifting inward as their atmospheres ballooned with heat. Advanced telescopes caught them without giant rings (which would be astronomically unlikely for both to exist around the same star). One clue? Their host star spins fast, suggesting youth—and maybe these superpuffs are still cooling, meaning we’re witnessing them in their prime. The discovery, published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, deepens the mystery of how such airy worlds come to be. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dc7d72ecab964a8c