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Distant exoplanets may have significant amounts of water that are currently undetectable by current telescope technology.

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Exoplanets

Who
scientists with the University of Chicago
What
Distant exoplanets may have significant amounts of water that are currently undetectable by current telescope technology.
When
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:00:01 GMT · 5h 49m ago
Where
Exoplanets ·
Why
The study suggests that common types of exoplanets may possess water in forms or locations that are beyond the detection capabilities of instruments like the James Webb Space Telescope.
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This finding could alter our understanding of the prevalence of water in the universe and the potential for habitability on common exoplanetary types.

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