Waspie_Dwarf Posted April 3, 2015 #1 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Life Needs An Atmosphere, But How Much Is Too Much? How much atmosphere is too much for life? As scientists discover more super-Earths and mini-Neptunes, the question becomes more relevant.Often, the rocky cores of these planets are believed to be about the same size, while the distinguishing difference is the size of the atmosphere. Mini-Neptunes look more like gas giants, with a thicker atmosphere that would create too much pressure at the surface, and super-Earths have a much thinner layer. Read more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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