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Planets Around Small Stars Even Less Likely to Have Atmospheres Than Previously Thought

JUN 23, 2025
The troubles continue for planets around the smallest and coolest stars: new research suggests that it’s even harder than previously suspected for these planets to hold on to their atmospheres.
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Illustration of a planet around a red dwarf star

The troubles continue for planets around the smallest and coolest stars: new research suggests that it’s even harder than previously suspected for these planets to hold on to their atmospheres.

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