About 4. 6 billion years ago, the Solar System formed from a cloud of dust and gas collapsing in on itself due to gravity.

Astronomers have spotted rogue planet Cha 1107-7626 devouring six billion tonnes of gas and dust every second, a ...

These starless worlds are difficult to find and study, but this particular one is teaching us new lessons about the universe.

Discover the new insights into solar system formation through pebble accretion theory and groundbreaking computer simulations. Scientists have long puzzled over how our solar system’s planets formed, ...

The classical picture of star and planet formation suggests that a star’s rotational axis and the orbital planes of its planets should be aligned. However, exoplanetary systems have considerable ...

A surprising new study reveals that the first stars appeared in a pre-heated universe, challenging earlier ideas about early cosmic conditions.

NASA's James Webb and Hubble telescopes have captured stunning images of a young star, IRAS 04302, revealing a butterfly-like structure. This protostar, hidden in gas and dust, offers insights into ...

Astronomers are uncovering the earliest stages of planet formation with the help of technologies like the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Recent findings from the Butterfly Nebula, 3,400 ...

ESO's Very Large Telescope has observed a rogue planet and revealed that it is eating up gas and dust from its surroundings ...

A study led by Howard Chen looks to explain what NASA space telescopes are missing in the search for life beyond Earth.

This week is the meeting of the American Astronomical Society, where lots of cool news is released. I am not attending, but I'll be reporting on some of the news released during the event. You can ...