"Abundant Water Discovered in Planet-Forming Disk of Baby Star"

Astronomers using the ALMA telescope have discovered a planet-forming disk around an infant star that contains three times more water than all of Earth's oceans. This marks the first time water distribution has been mapped in such a disk, providing insight into the role of water in planet formation. The discovery was made in the protoplanetary disk surrounding the star HL Tauri, located 450 light-years away. The findings could impact our understanding of how planets form and the role of water in their chemical compositions.