Fortuna and Ramírez-Tannus 2023, CC BY-NC 4.0

Artist’s impression of a massive star-forming region, with the planet-forming disc XUE-1 in the foreground. The image has been released for the discovery of water and other relevant molecules in the innermost regions of a planet-forming disc in a UV-drenched area, opening up the possibility of Earth-like planets forming in harsh environments. Image credit: Fortuna and Ramírez-Tannus 2023, CC BY-NC 4.0