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1 in 12 stars might have swallowed a planet

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Dr. Sarah Adams

About one in every 12 stars may have swallowed a planet, a new study finds. Previous research had discovered that some distant ...

Stellar explosion will create a ‘new star’ in the night sky

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Dr. Sarah Adams

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Astronomers are expecting ...

Never-before-seen ‘old smoker’ stars surprise astronomers

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Dr. Sarah Adams

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. A decade-long survey ...

Hidden star discovery reveals ‘old smokers’ and ‘screaming’ newborns

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Dr. Sarah Adams

Astronomers have uncovered a huge haul of hidden stars, including some violently erupting newborn protostars as well as others that fall under ...

‘Barbenheimer Star’ that blew up 13 billion years ago defies explanation, baffling scientists

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Dr. Sarah Adams

Scientists have discovered evidence of a massive star from the early universe that does not fit with our current understanding of the ...