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Water in space – a 'Goldilocks' star reveals previously hidden step in how water gets to planets like Earth

  • Written by John Tobin, Scientist, National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Water in space – a 'Goldilocks' star reveals previously hidden step in how water gets to planets like EarthThe star system V883 Orionis contains a rare star surrounded by a disk of gas, ice and dust.A. Angelich (NRAO/AUI/NSF)/ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO), CC BY

Without water, life on Earth could not exist as it does today. Understanding the history of water in the universe is critical to understanding how planets like Earth come to be.

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