An observatory director describes the differences between the types of rocks that fly through space.
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The biggest planets hogged a lot of the raw materials and were fully formed first.
The largest study yet of ‘twin stars’ shows planetary orbits may be less stable than we thought.
Scientists analyzing isotope ratios have found that many of the elements that make up life could be left over from Earth’s formation.
An astronomer takes us on a tour of the universe to learn about the birth of stars and planets and how they get their spin.
A glimpse of a distant Jupiter-sized exoplanet sheds light on how gas giants form.
A recent study shows that the Earth’s water could come directly from the oxygen and hydrogen present in the rocks that formed it, and not from a late supply by asteroids.
Why isn’t there an endless variety of planets in the universe? An astrophysicist explains why planets only come in two flavors.
The discovery of a huge planet orbiting a small star challenges our understanding of planet formation.
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Planetary Astrophysicist, Assistant Professor, Louisiana State University ; Arizona State University
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