
Jupiter's Early Growth Shaped Earth's Formation
New research shows Jupiter's formation was crucial for Earth's existence, creating barriers that stopped planetary building blocks from falling into the sun.
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New research shows Jupiter's formation was crucial for Earth's existence, creating barriers that stopped planetary building blocks from falling into the sun.

Scientists have discovered what may be the first direct evidence of the primordial 'proto-Earth' that existed before the Moon-forming impact 4.5 billion years ago.