A naked-eye star’s 50-year mystery is solved—its bizarre X-rays come from a hidden, feeding white dwarf.
"Failed star" brown dwarfs may get a second chance to shine by colliding and merging to birth a new star.
One of the brightest stars in the night sky will vanish as seen from North America and Europe in a rare event. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...
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