By combining their temperature measurements with the planet’s mass and models of how giant planets cool over time, the astronomers effectively rewound its thermal history.
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Sam Macdonald,
Scientific American,
1 July 2026
Blocking the details As with other types of data, nuanced measurements are essential for scientific research that clearly describes problems and identifies solutions that are most likely to be effective.
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