"Stellar Radiation's Impact on Planet Formation Uncovered by James Webb Telescope"

The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed the impact of radiation from massive stars on planet formation in the Orion Nebula, uncovering how the harsh radiation stunts the birth of planets in a protoplanetary disk called d203-506. The disk, surrounding a young red dwarf star, is bombarded by high-energy ultraviolet radiation from nearby massive stars, leading to the escape of gas from the disk and suppressing the formation of planets, particularly gas giants like Jupiter. This research sheds light on the complex interplay between stellar radiation and planet formation, providing insights into the conditions necessary for the birth of planetary systems.