The similarity indicates that rocky planets can form even in challenging surroundings. The find can now give further clues into the types of environments in which rocky planets can form. “This ...

Scientists used the James Webb Space Telescope to study planet formation. They observed the star cluster NGC 346. They found long-lasting planet-forming disks. These disks exist even with few ...

New Webb study reveals rocky planets can form in harsh environments Surprising results suggest that conditions for the formation of terrestrial planets can occur in a ...