Astronomers propose a novel method of finding atmospheres on rocky worlds
(PHYSorg.com Space & Earth)

When NASA`s James Webb Space Telescope launches in 2021, one of its most anticipated contributions to astronomy will be the study of exoplanets-planets orbiting distant stars. Among the most pressing questions in exoplanet science is: Can a small, rocky exoplanet orbiting close to a red dwarf star hold onto an atmosphere?