
Space & PhysicsMay 1, 2016
The Violent Biography of Our Solar System
New evidence suggests the solar system's early eras were defined by wandering worlds and staggering displays of interplanetary destruction
Konstantin Batygin is an assistant professor of planetary science at the California Institute of Technology. His primary research interests include formation and dynamical evolution of planetary systems. When not professor-ing, he enjoys making noises on the guitar.

The Violent Biography of Our Solar System
New evidence suggests the solar system's early eras were defined by wandering worlds and staggering displays of interplanetary destruction