Webb Telescope Unveils Stellar Secrets: Planet-Forming Disks Last Longer Than Expected

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has shocked astronomers by revealing that planet-forming disks around ancient stars in the Small Magellanic Cloud can endure 20-30 million years, far exceeding the previously expected 2-3 million. This finding, based on the study of star cluster NGC346, challenges existing planet formation models and prompts a rethink of early universe planet development. Kudos to Webb for outlasting expectations—and making us humble in the vast cosmos!