Scientists believe they have solved the mystery of why the inner solar system spins much more slowly than the laws of physics suggest it should. The inner ring of the solar system contains thin layers ...

The inner solar system spins much more slowly than the laws of modern physics predict, and a new study may help to explain why. A thin disk of gas and dust — known as an accretion disk — spirals ...

Star formation is an intricate process that transforms vast molecular clouds into newborn stars, often accompanied by the formation of circumstellar discs composed of gas and dust. These ...

Most events in the universe are not fully understood, including the relatively simple process of star formation. Stars form in dense clouds of cold gas and dust. When these clouds reach a threshold ...

The flow of matter around a young star could prevent stars from being ripped apart as they form. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.