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Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2026 9:52 am
A distant Sun-like star appears to have devoured one of its planets, leaving behind a surprising chemical fingerprint. Researchers found an unusually high concentration of lithium, a strong sign that planetary material was mixed into the star. Careful comparisons with dozens of similar stars confirmed the signal is highly unusual, and scientists think a massive brown dwarf companion may have helped send the planet on its fatal plunge.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 083538.htm
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 083538.htm