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Astronomers just uncovered two mind-blowing Jupiter-sized planets that are lighter than cotton candy—cosmic marshmallows made mostly of hydrogen and helium, floating over a thousand light-years away. Discovered by NASA’s TESS satellite, these rare “super-puffs” are so low density scientists liken them to shaving cream. While Jupiter is 35 times denser, these planets likely formed in gas-rich environments and shed mass over time. Only 40 of nearly 6,300 confirmed exoplanets are super-puffs—and these two are the lightest of their size ever found. With orbital periods of 139 and 232 days, they’re proof the universe still holds wild, unexpected surprises.

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