A Molecular Filament Shielding a Young Solar System Discovered
The Sun is our closest star, and its formation billions of years ago helped to create the conditions that allowed life to emerge on our planet. Scientists have just found a new piece of the puzzle that explains how the Sun was able to form in the first place. Researchers have discovered a molecular filament that was likely formed when the Sun was still relatively young. This filament, which is roughly 300 light years long, appears to have shielded the Sun from outside radiation, allowing it to form and grow in spite of its hostile environment. This new discovery provides further insight into how our star was able to form and how life on Earth was made possible.
source: Phys.org