Gliese-436b

Gliese-436b or GJ436 is a confirmed exoplanet.

Properties
In the news, Gliese-436b gained great attention because it was said to be made out of "burning ice." This is a reference to the possible ice beneath it's atmosphere, compressed into solid form by gravity and pressure. Gliese-436b also gained interest after astronomers found the planet losing its atmosphere in a trail. Claiming that it "smokes."

Planet Type
Gliese-436b is likely a "Hot Neptune." A planet the size of Neptune but orbits very close to its star. Causing its atmosphere to bloat up. Clouds may have been detected in the atmosphere of Gliese-436b.