Prevailing theoretical models attempting to explain the formation of the solar system have assumed it to be average. Now a new study by Northwestern University astronomers -- the first to model ...

To unravel the mystery of Jupiter's birth, scientists turned their attention to meteorites. These cosmic 'messengers' carry a ...

A new theory of the solar system's formation provides an alternative to the idea our system formed from a supernova.

New solar system formation models indicate that Jupiter's foray robbed Mars of mass Date: June 6, 2011 Source: Southwest Research Institute Summary: Planetary scientists have long wondered why ...

Instead of just speculating about what our solar system would be like if Jupiter was a star, we decided to test it out. If you haven’t heard of it, there’s a program called "Sandbox Universe ...

Solar System is Actually Croissant-Shaped? According to Sputnik News ' latest report, the new computer model simulation showing the alleged true shape of the solar system is considered the most ...

Designer Luke Twyman's solar system simulation doesn't have intricate graphics or a load of features to explore, but it can do what many others can't: sing. Called SolarBeat, it plays a music box ...

Over four billion years ago, the solar system was a wild and dangerous place. Swirling clouds of dust and gas slowly turned ...

They hypothesize that our solar system formed inside a massive space bubble, which was produced by a star 40 to 50 times the size of our sun. The research was published today in Astrophysical Journal.

New computer models suggest the shock wave from a supernova may have jumpstarted the formation of our solar system.