KAKU ON NEWBORN PLANET SIGHTING

"It’s time to pass out the cigars!" exclaimed a jovial Michio Kaku at a recent appearance on CBSN, the online news network from CBS NEWS. Dr. Kaku was speaking about the arrival of a newborn baby — a newborn baby planet, that is.

The birth and formation of planets has long been shrouded in mystery but now, thanks to an exciting new cosmic sighting, astronomers have captured startling images of an observable newborn planet as it coalescences into form. The discovery promises future insights to better understand our own planet and make things better for life here at home. WATCH NOW!

MORE SIGHTINGS: UFO PHOTO BOMB? (RELATED)

Speaking of sightings, did an astronaut just capture accidental evidence of a UFO hovering over earth? Dr. Kaku chimes in with his own take. WATCH NOW!