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Uranus is releasing more internal heat than Voyager 2 suggests

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Two teams have concluded that Uranus is releasing more internal heat than was indicated in observations by Voyager 2 .

Instead of just reflecting heat from the Sun , it adds some of its own.

The findings bring Uranus more in line with its fellow gas giants.

The reasons for this remain unclear but may relate to the collision that is thought to have knocked Uranus on its side.