Scientists “truly astonished” by discovery that challenges Earth’s origin story

Science Daily | Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:03:10 EDT

Scientists reveal,
Earth formed from local stardust—
Water near the Sun.

A new study suggests Earth formed almost entirely from material in the inner Solar System, challenging the idea that water-rich material from beyond Jupiter played a major role. If correct, Earth’s water may have been present much closer to the young Sun than scientists previously…

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