James Webb Telescope reveals planet-forming disks can last longer than previously thought

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An artist's impression of a planet-forming disk, with its gas and dust illuminated in yellow and orange, swirling around a low-mass star.

Researchers at the University of Arizona have discovered that planet-forming disks of gas and dust around tiny stars live much longer than previously thought. The findings provide new insights into planet formation and the habitability of planets outside our solar system.