Jupiter core mystery not explained by giant planetary impact
Sunday, 24 August 2025 () London, UK (SPX) Aug 22, 2025
A new Durham University study challenges the idea that Jupiter's unusual dilute core was formed by a giant collision, overturning a leading explanation of the planet's interior structure. Jupiter's core does not have a sharp boundary but gradually merges into its hydrogen-rich layers. This dilute core was first revealed by NASA's Juno spacecraft, sparking debate about how it formed. Earlie
Sunday, 24 August 2025 ()
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