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TESS detects Jupiter-sized planet orbiting white dwarf

short by / on Wednesday, 7 October, 2026
NASA's TESS satellite detected a Jupiter-sized planet orbiting a white dwarf every 4.4 days. The planet is losing its atmosphere due to intense radiation, leaving heavy elements like zinc and niobium nearby. The rare discovery helps scientists understand planetary formation around white dwarfs and raises new questions about planetary survival.
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