Planet Formation : Science World Report

Mar 20, 2017 05:51 AM EDT

Giant Planet Gives Alternative Insight Into Planetary Evolution

A huge young planet has provided scientists with a rare insight into planet formation.

Dec 14, 2016 03:59 AM EST

Rings Form Around A Young Star: Are These Planets In The Making?

Astronomers observed rings form around a star, hinting planet formation.

Jul 02, 2016 04:40 AM EDT

Infant Planet K2-33b Update: Discovery Proves Scientists Planet Formation Theory Right

Infant planet K2-33b discovery is proving the theory that gaseous planets need to form in the first 10 million years of their star's lifetime.

Feb 15, 2016 11:57 AM EST

Planet Formation around a Binary Star: How Baby Planets Deal with Gravitational Forces

Researchers have taken a closer look at planet formation around a binary star.

Jan 29, 2016 11:02 AM EST

Bringing Space And Time Together, Study Examines Universal Symmetry

A new study is shedding light on the origin of the universe and examines the symmetry and asymmetry between space and time together.

Dec 17, 2015 06:01 AM EST

Massive Planets Carve Dusty Paths Around Young Stars

Giant planets may be carving paths around four young stars. Scientists have taken a closer look at the gassy structures around the stars and have found that they may just be surrounded by planets.

Sep 17, 2015 06:54 AM EDT

Mysterious 'Hot Jupiter' Exoplanets May be Younger Than Once Thought

Hot Jupiters, which are gas giants that orbit close to their star, largely remain mysterious. Now, they've found that these planets may only take a few million years to migrate close to their newly formed star.

Sep 16, 2015 08:52 AM EDT