Ultra-hot exoplanet has an atmosphere of vaporized rock

NASA has put the anticipated VERITAS mission to Venus on an indefinite hold. It would fill the massive gaps in our knowledge about Venus, and help scientists determine what causes a potentially habitable planet to develop an inhospitable atmosphere. You can sign the petition to congress here:

Friendless 'hot Jupiter' exoplanets may not be so lonely after all

New 'warm Jupiter' exoplanet has a weird orbit and another planet may be to blame