Aerosols and hydrocarbons in the atmosphere of a white dwarf planet

Nature, Published online: 01 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10514-7Transmission spectroscopy of the planet WD 1856 b, orbiting a white dwarf, with the James Webb Space Telescope reveals the presence of hydrocarbons and aerosols in i…

Nature, Published online: 01 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10514-7

Transmission spectroscopy of the planet WD 1856 b, orbiting a white dwarf, with the James Webb Space Telescope reveals the presence of hydrocarbons and aerosols in its atmosphere, providing insight into its mass and heating history.