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How old is Jupiter? Meteorite 'raindrops' help scientists pin down gas giant's age
By Stefanie Waldek published
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
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
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?
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
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
By Victoria Corless published
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
By Victoria Corless published
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.

Jupiter used to be twice as big as it is now — it could have held 2,000 Earths
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
A new study reveals early Jupiter was twice its current size with a magnetic field 50 times stronger.

James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning images of bright auroras on Jupiter (video)
By Brett Tingley published
The James Webb Space Telescope has turned its infrared eyes toward Jupiter, capturing auroras hundreds of times brighter than those on Earth glowing on the gas giant's poles.

Cyclones on Jupiter and a moon with flowing magma: NASA Juno probe's latest discoveries are awesome
By Keith Cooper published
NASA's mission to Jupiter has revealed new findings about the giant planet and its volcanic moon.
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