planetary formation

JWST Unveils HH 30’s Protoplanetary Disk, Showing Dust Grains and Jets

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JWST Unveils HH 30’s Protoplanetary Disk, Showing Dust Grains and Jets

A striking image of a young star surrounded by a dense disk of dust and gas has been captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The image showcases Herbig Haro 30 (HH 30), a celestial formation located in the Taurus constellation. Bright jets of material are seen extending from the disk as light interacts … Read more

Primordial Helium-3 May Be Locked in Earth’s Core, Study Finds

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Primordial Helium-3 May Be Locked in Earth’s Core, Study Finds

Helium-3, a rare isotope formed during the early solar system, may be locked within Earth’s solid core, as indicated by recent research. This discovery could provide insights into how quickly the planet was formed. Unlike helium-4, which is commonly produced through radioactive decay, helium-3 originates from the primordial gas cloud that shaped the solar system. … Read more