JOURNAL ARTICLE

Physicists create a weird ice that may exist on exoplanets.

  • Published In: Science News, 2025, v. 207, n. 4. P. 20 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ogasa, Nikk 3 of 3

Abstract

Physicists have discovered a new type of ice, known as plastic ice, which exhibits properties of both solid ice and liquid water. This hybrid phase of water forms at high temperatures and pressures and may exist on exoplanets, providing insights into the internal processes of other worlds. The discovery of plastic ice could help scientists understand the evolution of icy moons in our solar system and potentially enhance nutrient exchange in oceans on exoplanets. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science News. 2025/04, Vol. 207, Issue 4, p20
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0036-8423
  • Accession Number:183632446
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