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Will New Horizons confirm the existence of actively flowing liquid nitrogen on Pluto's surface with a publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal by March 2027?
On September 17, 2026, scientists from the Southwest Research Institute released evidence that liquid nitrogen may still be welling… 37 opinions, 65% No
- Yes — 35%
- No — 65%
Deadline: March 17, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 37 opinions
Resolution rules
On September 17, 2026, scientists from the Southwest Research Institute released evidence that liquid nitrogen may still be welling up on Pluto's surface, based on dark features on the Sputnik Planitia glacier and computer models. The finding is preliminary and requires formal confirmation.
Source: www.sciencedaily.com
Frequently asked questions about this event
How is this event resolved?
Resolução positiva se um artigo confirmando fluxo de nitrogênio líquido em Plutão, baseado em dados da sonda New Horizons, for publicado em periódico científico indexado (Nature, Science, Icarus, etc.) até 2027-03-17. Fonte: Southwest Research Institute ou NASA. Caso contrário, resolve Não.
How are points scored?
Points depend on the share of votes your side had when you gave your opinion. Being right earns 100 minus that share. Being wrong costs that share.
Right now No has 65% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 35 points, a wrong one costs about 65.