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Astronomers Discover Hungry Dwarf Stars

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Astronomers have observed red and white dwarf stars consuming their orbiting companions, suggesting these celestial bodies may be more aggressive than previously thought.

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Scientific American

Astronomers catch dwarf stars gobbling up their orbiting companions

Red and white dwarf stars may be hungrier than we thought

2026-10-05 15:00 UTC