This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. The size of the solar system is defined by the volume ...

The universe is filled with enormous planets that make the Earth seem like nothing more than a speck of sand on a mountain. We don't even need to leave our solar system in order to find the behemoths ...

Understanding Jupiter's early evolution helps illuminate the broader story of how our solar system developed its distinct structure. Jupiter's gravity, often called the "architect" of our solar system ...