Super-Earth has an atmosphere, but is it steamy or gassy?

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 - 14:32 in Astronomy & Space

In December 2009, astronomers announced the discovery of a super-Earth known as GJ 1214b. At the time, they reported signs that the newfound world likely had a thick, gaseous atmosphere. Now, a team...

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