Artificial intelligence found dozens of hidden planets in NASA data
Artificial intelligence found dozens of hidden planets in NASA data
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Publish Date: 2026-03-29 20:59:00
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- Astronomers from the University of Warwick used a new artificial intelligence tool to confirm the existence of over 100 exoplanets, including 31 previously unknown ones.
- The study involved analyzing data from NASA’s TESS satellite, which detects planets by observing the faint dimming of starlight as planets pass in front of their stars.
- A significant new algorithm, called RAVEN, played a crucial role in identifying true planetary signals by filtering out false positives caused by other cosmic phenomena.
- Among their findings, the researchers discovered very rare categories of planets such as ultra-short-period planets, objects from the “Neptunian desert,” and previously unknown multi-planetary systems.
- The RAVEN algorithm and the TESS satellite’s data allowed for much faster and more accurate identification of exoplanets, suggesting that many undiscovered planets may still be present in NASA’s collected data archives.
- The newly developed approach is expected to significantly change the pace of exoplanet discovery in future astronomical research.
