Icy Surprise from a Dying Star: JWST Finds CO2 Crystals ⚡ экспресс
Original: "Detection of CO$$_2$$ ice in the planetary nebula NGC 6302"
JWST spotted crystalline carbon dioxide ice in the most unexpected place.
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In a planetary nebula where harsh radiation should destroy everything, the James Webb Space Telescope found crystalline carbon dioxide ice — like snow in a blast furnace. This changes our understanding of dying star chemistry.
🎯 Dry ice on Earth doesn't melt; it sublimates directly from solid to gas. It behaves the same way in space, so its crystals can survive for billions of years.