For the first time, astronomers have mapped the atmosphere of an exoplanet in three dimensions, revealing extreme winds and unexpected chemical patterns. This discovery opens a new window

Scientists mapped exoplanet WASP-121b’s atmosphere, revealing extreme winds and hidden metals. Iron and titanium appear unexpectedly.

(AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky, File) A worker controls extraction of ilmenite, a key element used to produce titanium, in an open pit mine in the central region of Kirovohrad, Ukraine, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky, File) Wind turbines at ...