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New Ice Forms Discovered

Updated 2026-09-14 13:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Scientists have discovered two new forms of ice under extreme pressure, which could exist deep within planets like Neptune and Uranus. This finding advances our understanding of planetary interiors.

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New Scientist

Two bizarre new forms of ice discovered that could exist deep inside planets

Crushing water to pressures in the millions of atmospheres has revealed two strange types of ice, which may form deep inside Neptune and Uranus

2026-09-14 13:23 UTC