Planet formation could lie in stellar storms rather than gravitational instability

New research suggests that turbulence plays a critical role in creating ripe conditions for the birth of planets. The study, to be published in The Astrophysical Journal, challenges the prevailing theory of planet formation.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news148315121.html">Planet formation could lie in stellar storms rather than gravitational instability</a></p> <p>New research suggests that turbulence plays a critical role in creating ripe conditions for the birth of planets. The study, to be published in <i>The Astrophysical Journal</i>, challenges the prevailing theory of planet formation.</p>