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space1 month ago•12 min saved

Neptune's Hidden Engine Drives Solar-System's Fastest Winds

Neptune hosts the fastest winds in the solar system—over 2,000 km/h—despite daylight being about 900 times dimmer than Earth’s, because it radiates more internal heat than it absorbs from the Sun. Rapid rotation, convection, atmospheric waves and low drag organize this energy into broad east-west jets; the planet’s weather layer is likely relatively shallow, and a heat surplus drives the storms. Voyager 2 measured near-2,000 km/h winds during its 1989 flyby; later observations show persistent jets with changing vortices, but the exact mechanism remains debated and likely a combination of internal heat, atmospheric dynamics, and rotation. Future missions could help pinpoint how Neptune converts energy into its striking winds.

via Space Daily|

#atmospheric-dynamics #internal-heat #jet-streams

science1 year ago•2 min saved

Uranus's Hidden Fiery Secret Revealed

A recent study reveals that Uranus emits more internal heat than previously thought, challenging earlier observations and providing new insights into its structure and evolution, which could influence future NASA missions and enhance understanding of planetary and Earth's climate systems.

via ScienceDaily|

#climate-understanding #internal-heat #planetary-science

science1 year ago•4 min saved

Uranus Reveals Unexpected Heat, Challenging Planetary Science

Scientists have discovered that Uranus emits more internal heat than it absorbs from the Sun, revealing it still retains ancient heat from its formation, which challenges previous beliefs and supports future NASA exploration efforts.

via SciTechDaily|

#internal-heat #nasa-mission #planetary-science

science1 year ago•2 min saved

Uranus Emits More Heat Than Previously Believed

New research suggests Uranus emits more internal heat than previously thought, challenging earlier data from Voyager 2 and aligning it more closely with other giant planets, though it still emits less heat overall. The study analyzed decades of data, revealing seasonal variations and raising questions about Uranus's unique interior structure, which could inform future NASA missions and our understanding of planetary evolution.

via Gizmodo|

#internal-heat #planetary-formation #science

science1 year ago•4 min saved

UH Researchers Uncover Why Uranus Is Warmer Than Expected

Scientists have discovered that Uranus emits more internal heat than previously thought, which challenges earlier observations and suggests new insights into its internal structure and history, potentially influencing future planetary missions.

via Space|

#internal-heat #nasa #planetary-mission

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Uranus's Unexpected Warmth Sparks New Planetary Mission

Scientists have discovered that Uranus emits more internal heat than previously thought, which challenges earlier observations and suggests new insights into its structure and history. This finding could influence future planetary missions and enhance understanding of planetary atmospheres and climate processes.

via Yahoo|

#internal-heat #nasa #planetary-mission

science3 years ago•5 min saved

Unveiling the Eternal Heat: The Earth's Mysterious Sustained Temperature

The inside of the Earth has remained as hot as the Sun's surface for billions of years due to the planet's layered structure, which includes moving plates. The Earth's internal heat is generated by remnants of its formation and the decay of radioactive isotopes. Geoscientists use seismic waves to study these internal structures and movements, which are crucial for understanding environmental changes and life evolution on Earth. Plate movements driven by the internal heat contribute to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the creation of new land and oceans, making Earth habitable.

via SciTechDaily|

#earths-structure #internal-heat #plate-tectonics

science3 years ago•2 min saved

Uranus' Moons May Hold Vast Oceans, Potentially Hosting Alien Life

Uranus' largest moons, Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, Oberon, and Miranda, may contain ocean layers that could be dozens of miles deep and retain internal heat, turning their insides into wet environments. Recent data from Voyager 2 spacecraft, ground-based observations, and findings made by NASA's Galileo, Cassini, Dawn, and New Horizons missions suggest that four of the five largest moons appeared to be capable of retaining enough heat to create internal oceans. Chlorides and ammonia are likely present in these oceans, which could act as an antifreeze, keeping the oceans liquid.

via Gizmodo|

#internal-heat #moons #nasa