Rocky Beginnings: Nebula Winds Shape the Formation of Planets
In the intricate dance of celestial bodies, new findings have unveiled a previously overlooked chapter in the formation of planets. Researchers, led by Alice Quillen, Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Rochester, have delved into the dynamics of planetesimals, the precursors to planets, in their tumultuous journey within protosolar nebulae. The study, … Read more