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A recent study by scientists at Rice University has revealed that Jupiter played a crucial role in the formation of Earth, Mars, and Venus. The gas giant acted as a barrier, preventing gas and dust from entering the inner solar system and into the Sun. This way, it preserved the building blocks of our planet. The research highlights how Jupiter's growth created different zones that trapped material essential for these planets' formation.

Gravitational influence

Jupiter's growth and its impact on solar system

The study also highlights Jupiter's immense gravitational pull, which "created ripples in the disk, disturbing the gas and forming ring-like bands of material that acted like cosmic traffic jams." These rings trapped small dust grains, which eventually formed r

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