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Confirmed: Uranus Really Is Hotter Than It Has Any Right to Be

URANUS, JUL 17 – New computer models and decades of data reveal Uranus emits 12-15% more internal heat than it absorbs, challenging previous beliefs and supporting future mission plans.

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A new analysis of decades' worth of observations has revealed that Uranus does indeed emit more heat than it receives from the rays of the Sun.

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For decades, Uranus was thought to be a cold, inactive planet. However, new analyses reveal that it still retains internal heat, completely changing what we knew about its evolution and reinforcing interest in exploring it again. An artist's impression of Uranus: new findings reveal that the planet still retains internal heat, challenging decades of scientific assumptions. For nearly 40 years, Uranus was believed to be the coldest planet in the …

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NDTV Gadgets 360 broke the news in on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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