Saturn may've got the rings in recent crash of two moons

A recent study suggests that Saturn's rings may not be billions of years old, but rather formed in the recent past through the collision of two icy moons. Using simulations, researchers found that this younger-rings hypothesis is plausible. Understanding the origin of Saturn's rings could provide insights into the formation of other celestial bodies.

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