"Interstellar Delicacy: Planet Sandwiches Discovered in Certain Star Systems"

A recent study presented at the National Astronomy Meeting 2023 introduces the concept of "sandwiched planet formation," challenging traditional theories on how planets are formed in protoplanetary disks. The researchers propose that two large protoplanets orbiting at an indeterminate distance from each other can limit the flow of dust into the inner portions of the disk, resulting in the formation of a smaller planet between them. This new theory could help scientists understand not only planet formation but also the potential for life on these planets. Further studies are needed to explore this formation process and its implications for our own solar system.