Planetary Formation

One-third of sun-like stars are born tilted

New study shows one-third of Sun-like stars start with misaligned planet-forming disks, reshaping ideas on how planetary systems form.

JWST reveals surprising origin of fiery giant planet reaching 3000°C Joshua Shavit

Astronomers capture the first direct images of hidden exoplanet using JWST Joshua Shavit

Why are giant planets found at the outer reaches of solar systems Joshua Shavit

New study challenges what we know about how Earth’s surface evolved Mac Oliveau