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Uranus and Neptune may not be 'ice giants' after all, new research suggests

Uranus and Neptune may not be 'ice giants' after all, new research suggests
science10/13/2025

We actually know very little about what's going on inside Uranus and Neptune, causing researchers to propose that these planets be called "rocky giants" instead.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Astronomers have long called Uranus and Neptune the "ice giants" because models suggested that these outer planets' interiors are largely made of m... [3024 chars]