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Health & Science2h 44m ago

New research led by a scientist at IPAC studying the hot Jupiter CoRoT-2 b has settled on one of three leading hypotheses explaining why its atmosphere has a hot spot in the opposite direction from what is seen on other exoplanets of this type.

Pasadena, California

Who
Aurora Kesseli, Lisa Dang, scientists at IPAC, NExScI, and University of Waterloo
What
New research led by a scientist at IPAC studying the hot Jupiter CoRoT-2 b has settled on one of three leading hypotheses explaining why its atmosphere has a hot spot in the opposite direction from what is seen on other exoplanets of this type.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:20:09 GMT · 2h 44m ago
Where
Pasadena, California ·
Why
The research suggests CoRoT-2 b is not tidally locked, challenging previous assumptions about hot Jupiters.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This finding indicates that a one-size-fits-all model for exoplanets is insufficient, prompting a re-evaluation of current planetary formation theories and models, which could affect the understanding of "habitable zones" around different stars.

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