A young planet 370 light-years away is emitting an unexpected radio signal, giving a clearer view of how giant planets grow.

Gas-giant planets like Jupiter and Saturn form soon after their stars do, according to new research. Observations from NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope show that gas giants either form within the first ...

Astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) found a young star surrounded by an astonishing mass of gas. The star, called 49 Ceti, is 40 million years old and ...

In the intriguing realm of star-forming galaxies, the key factor isn't the total amount of gas but rather its strategic distribution within the galaxy. Researchers at the International Centre for ...