Technology & Science
Astronomers Pinpoint L 98-59 d as the Prototype of a ‘Sulfur-Magma’ Planet
Peer-reviewed results released 17-18 Mar 2026 show exoplanet L 98-59 d harbours a planet-wide magma ocean and a hydrogen-sulfide-laden atmosphere, forcing astronomers to create a new class beyond the usual rocky, water or gas-dwarf worlds.