TRAPPIST-1b Could Have Carbon Dioxide-Rich Atmosphere, Study Reveals

A new study published in Nature Astronomy proposes that TRAPPIST-1b, the innermost planet in the TRAPPIST-1 system, might have a carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere. This discovery comes from new data showing a reflective haze in the planet’s upper atmosphere. Scientists are also investigating the possibility of volcanic activity based on the planet’s unexpectedly high s…

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