Science news this week: James Webb telescope finds a never-before-seen substance, China's 'Great Green Wall' grows faster than natural trees, and a Medici murder mystery is solved
The James Webb telescope has potentially identified a previously unknown molecule on the surfaces of Pluto and Titan.
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Astronomers using the James Webb telescope have spotted a never-before-seen substance on Pluto and Titan. The discovery involves a molecule that had not been previously observed on these bodies.
Coverage from Live Science, Yahoo, inkorr.com, La Brújula Verde, and CPG Click Oil and Gas emphasizes the rarity of the molecule. Some outlets report the substance as discovered, while others state it may have been detected.
Further reporting is expected to clarify the nature of the unknown molecule. Other recent science updates include the growth rate of China's 'Great Green Wall' and the resolution of a Medici murder mystery.
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Quick answers
Where was the unknown substance found?
The substance was detected on the surfaces of Pluto and Titan.
Which instrument was used for the discovery?
The James Webb telescope was used to spot the molecule.
What other science news was reported this week?
Reports indicate that China's 'Great Green Wall' is growing faster than natural trees and a Medici murder mystery has been solved.
Coverage (5)
- Unknown Molecule Spotted on Pluto and Titan by Webb Telescope inkorr.com · 13h ago
- The James Webb Telescope Discovers an Unknown Substance on the Surface of Titan and Pluto La Brújula Verde · 13h ago
- Unknown Molecule Possibly Detected on Pluto and Titan by James Webb Telescope CPG Click Oil and Gas · 13h ago
- James Webb telescope may have discovered a never-before-seen substance on Pluto and Titan Yahoo · 13h ago
- Science news this week: James Webb telescope finds a never-before-seen substance, China's 'Great Green Wall' grows faster than natural trees, and a Medici murder mystery is solved Live Science · 13h ago broke it first
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