Hot super-Earths do not owe their brightness to molten lava or cooled glass as formerly assumed: scientists

The video discusses rocket planets, particularly hot super Earths, which orbit close to their stars and have high reflectivity. New research suggests these planets reflect 40-50% of their star's light, compared to Earth's 30%. Laboratory experiments with basalt and feldspar indicate that lava accounts for only 10% of the light. Researchers speculate that the brightness may be due to metal-rich atmospheres and reflective clouds, rather than molten lava or cold glass.

What are hot super Earths and how do they differ from Earth in terms of brightness?

According to the research, what percentage of light do hot super Earths reflect compared to Earth?

What materials did researchers melt to study the light reflection properties?

How do the reflective properties of hot super Earths challenge previous assumptions about their brightness?

What do researchers speculate about the source of brightness in lava ocean planets?