James Webb telescope discovers 'a new kind of climate' on Pluto, unlike anything else in our solar system
Live ScienceSunday, June 15, 2025 at 11:00:00 AM
The James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered something wild about Pluto—it's got a totally unique climate unlike anything else in our solar system. Turns out, the dwarf planet's high-altitude haze plays a major role in driving its weather patterns, almost like a cosmic thermostat. Even cooler? Scientists think studying Pluto's atmosphere could help us piece together what Earth's air might have been like billions of years ago.
Editor’s Note: Pluto might be small, but it’s serving up big surprises. This discovery isn’t just about a far-off icy rock—it’s a reminder that even the weirdest corners of our solar system can teach us something about our own planet’s past. Plus, it shows how next-gen tech like the Webb telescope is rewriting the playbook on what we thought we knew. Who knows what else is out there waiting to flip the script?
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