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Jupiter's volcanic moon Io may be hundreds of times hotter than scientists thought
ByRobert Leapublished
NASA's Juno spacecraft has revealed that the solar system's most volcanic body is even hotter than scientists thought.

Without Jupiter, Earth may have spiraled into the sun long ago
BySharmila Kuthunurpublished
New research shows how Jupiter carved out rings and gaps that changed how and when planets and meteorites formed.

Juno spacecraft finds auroral 'footprints' of Jupiter's moon Callisto for 1st time
ByStefanie Waldekpublished
Yes, even Jupiter's moons produce auroras.

How old is Jupiter? Meteorite 'raindrops' help scientists pin down gas giant's age
ByStefanie Waldekpublished
Scientists have solved how molten "raindrops" in meteorites, called chondrules, were formed — and the discovery reveals key details about Jupiter's origin.

'Alien auroras' on Jupiter reveal a new kind of plasma wave, scientists say
BySharmila Kuthunurpublished
Scientists using NASA's Juno spacecraft have discovered a new plasma wave in Jupiter's auroras, offering fresh insight into space weather and magnetism.

Jupiter quiz: Think you know about the Jovian gas giant?
ByKenna Hughes-Castleberrypublished
This quiz will challenge your knowledge of Jupiter's features, moons, and the missions that have dared to get close.

Scientists may have solved a chemistry mystery about Jupiter's ocean moon Europa
ByVictoria Corlesspublished
A long-standing mystery about the presence of hydrogen peroxide on Jupiter's icy ocean moon Europa may be closer to being solved.

'Chaos' reigns beneath the ice of Jupiter moon Europa, James Webb Space Telescope reveals
ByVictoria Corlesspublished
New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are painting a new picture of Jupiter's moon Europa and revealing the hidden chemistry of the icy moon's interior.
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