The rings of Saturn are falling in on the planet as icy rain, scientists say

Saturn's rings are falling in on the planet as icy rain, according to researchers. 

Scientists say this is occurring due to the planet's intense gravity. 

Dr. James O’Donoghue, from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, is going to track the destruction of the rings, according to a University of Reading release. 

He will use some of the world's most powerful telescopes to do so, including the James Webb Space Telescope and Hawaii's Keck Telescope.

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"We’re still trying to figure out exactly how fast they are eroding," he said in a statement. "Currently, research suggests the rings will only be part of Saturn for another few h...