This Planet Used to Be the Core of a Gas Giant? | SciShow News

This Planet Used to Be the Core of a Gas Giant? | SciShow News

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Physics, Science

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the detection of gravitational waves from black hole mergers and the potential for observing these events with light, particularly in active galactic nuclei. It highlights a recent study that may have observed such a light flare. Additionally, the video covers the discovery of TOI 849-B, a planet that challenges existing models of planetary formation due to its high density and lack of a typical gas giant atmosphere.

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What unusual characteristics does the planet TOI 849-B have?

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What hypotheses exist regarding the atmospheric composition of TOI 849-B?

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How could TOI 849-B help astronomers understand gas giant interiors?

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