Study may upend idea about ‘mini-Neptunes’
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A study is potentially changing the understanding of certain planets, including those referred to as "mini-Neptunes" and the ice giants Uranus and Neptune. The research suggests that these planets may have a different composition than previously thought, possibly being rockier than expected. However, the scope and specifics of the study's findings are not entirely clear, with some reports also mentioning unrelated discoveries, such as a lemon-shaped planet and a new dwarf planet.