SMRTR Science & EngineeringOct 2, 2025Interesting Engineering

6 billion tons a second: Scientists observe fastest-growing planet ever recorded

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Scientists discovered rogue planet Cha 1107-7626 growing at six billion tons per second by absorbing interstellar gas and dust. This Jupiter-sized world's rapid growth suggests some rogue planets form in space rather than being ejected from star systems.

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