This Is What Happens Inside Lava Planets Astrobitica August 12, 2025 1 minute read Some exoplanets are so close to their stars that the rock is melted. Astronomers have dozens of these lava planets, maybe more because they’re challenging to confirm. New research shows how the JWST can help astronomers understand them. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Todd Master on Umbra’s evolutionNext: How realistic is the xenomorph in ‘Alien: Earth’? We asked a zoologist how its biology and lifecycle compare to real animals