Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, was 2 to 2.5 times bigger in its earlier life, according to new research. Jupiter, the largest planet orbiting the sun, used to be much bigger and ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Jupiter's radius used to be twice its current size, and the planet had a magnetic field 50 times ...

If you've ever wondered why we are here, then you can thank Jupiter for part of the answer. A new study from Rice University ...

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Planetary scientists have recently drawn a connection between the birth of Jupiter and the formation zone of Earth, suggesting a shared origin in the early solar system. This revelation not only ...

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Twelve new moons orbiting Jupiter have been found — 11 “normal” outer moons, and one that they’re calling an “oddball.” This brings Jupiter’s total number of known moons to a whopping 79 — the most of ...

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The James Webb Space Telescope has detected clouds made of silicates, similar to sand here on Earth, as well as water, ...

Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, was 2 to 2.5 times bigger in its earlier life, according to new research. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS / Tanya Oleksuik Jupiter, the ...