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New Study Reveals Gas Decline in Planetary Formation

6/25/2025

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The AGE-PRO program, spearheaded by Ke Zhang, uncovers the dynamic evolution of gas and dust in protoplanetary disks through ALMA observations. It reveals a rapid decline in gas mass within the first million years, while dust decreases gradually. This pivotal research sheds light on the formation timelines of gas giants and rocky planets, emphasizing the urgency for future observations.

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The AGE-PRO program, spearheaded by Ke Zhang, uncovers the dynamic evolution of gas and dust in protoplanetary disks through ALMA observations. It reveals a rapid decline in gas mass within the first million years, while dust decreases gradually. This pivotal research sheds light on the formation timelines of gas giants and rocky planets, emphasizing the urgency for future observations.