SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 18, 2025Science News

A weird ice that may form on alien planets has finally been observed

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Scientists have directly observed a hybrid form of water called plastic ice, which exhibits properties of both solid ice and liquid water. This strange ice, created under high temperatures and pressures, could exist on alien planets and may help researchers better understand the internal processes of potentially habitable worlds.

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