Scientists resolve Uranus heat puzzle, revealing lingering internal warmth

Probe of Uranus finally reveals where distant planet gets its heat

Uranus is still behind planets such as Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune in terms of how much heat it emits.

Scientists resolve Uranus heat puzzle, revealing lingering internal warmth

A new study led by University of Houston researchers, in collaboration with planetary scientists worldwide, suggests Uranus does have its own internal heat—an advance that not only informs NASA's future missions but also deepens scientists' understanding of planetary systems, including processes that influence Earth's climate and atmospheric evolution.