New research from Rice University suggests that the giant planet Jupiter reshaped the early solar system in dramatic ways, carving out rings and gaps that ultimately explain one of the ...

The discovery that helium and iron can mix at the temperatures and pressures found at the center of Earth could settle a long-standing debate over how our planet formed. When you purchase through ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Yuri_Arcurs via Getty Images Primordial helium from the beginning of the solar system may ...