This rare mineral is older than the Earth
Krotite is a cosmic relic, one of the oldest minerals in the Solar System, formed under fiery conditions in the ...
Tag: protoplanetary disk
Astronomers observe new planetary systems forming for the first time
Researchers are gaining new insights from protoplanetary disks.
Planets could orbit Supermassive Black Holes
A new theory suggests that planets could form in dense dust and gas clouds surrounding supermassive black holes at the ...
Gas giants orbiting young star may require astronomers to rethink planetary formation
A bizarre stellar 'toddler' is leaving scientists scratching their heads.
How to “Weigh” Baby Planets
Weighing without using a scale.
