Astronomers used the James Webb Space Telescope to examine the surface of LHS 3844 b, a super-Earth 48.5 light-years away. The findings suggest a hot, basalt-rich world without an atmosphere, widening the picture of rocky exoplanets. Astronomers have identified a scorching “super-Earth” beyond our solar system where daytime temperatures soar to an astonishing 725°C, offering a rare glimpse into the extreme diversity of rocky worlds in the universe. The planet, LHS 3844 b, lies ab... [2171 chars]