Dark matter particle and antiparticle collisions could make some stars immortal. I am still seeing recent studies on this topic—certainly ones newer than 7 years ago, when the article linked was ...

Binary star systems are not rare. Neither are systems where one star is a remnant like a white dwarf or neutron star, and its companion is on the main sequence. In those systems, the dense remnant can ...

In principle, discovering new exoplanets is pretty easy. Simply measure the brightness of a star over time, and when a planet ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Humans have gazed up at Betelgeuse for thousands of years. As one of ...

A bizarre planet defies cosmic norms: scientists have confirmed a giant planet orbiting in reverse around one star in a close binary system—an arrangement previously thought impossible. Using advanced ...

Stellar size and class diversification originates from the initial mass of the molecular cloud from which stars form. The elemental composition of the molecular cloud, specifically the abundance of ...