Unveiling the Hidden Oceans and Mysteries of Uranus and Neptune
A new study suggests that Uranus and Neptune may have deep oceans beneath their hydrogen-helium atmospheres, potentially explaining their unique magnetic fields. This theory, developed using computer simulations and machine learning, proposes that these oceans are separated from a layer of hydrocarbons by extreme pressures and temperatures. The findings could have implications for understanding similar planets in the Milky Way and the search for extraterrestrial life. A proposed NASA mission to Uranus could confirm these theories and explore its moons, which may also harbor oceans.