When Stars Turn Planet Eaters: A Cosmic Revelation! 🌟🪐🔭
By Jude Obuseh Did you know that in the vast expanse of the universe, some stars are not as benevolent as our very own sun? A recent study conducted by researchers at the Osservatorio Astronomico di Padova and published in Nature Astronomy in 2021 has uncovered a fascinating and somewhat eerie cosmic phenomenon. It turns out that approximately 25% of stars, similar in type to our sun, have developed a rather peculiar habit – they are planet eaters! Picture this: A sun-like star, hanging in the cosmic abyss, not content with just shining brightly. It has an insatiable appetite for the planets orbiting around it, much like an interstellar buffet. But fear not, dear Earthlings, because it's not Earth's destiny to be part of this otherworldly smorgasbord. Why? Well, there's an interesting twist. Read Also: *Did You Know?** The Earth Experiences A Staggering 8 Million Lightning Strikes Each Day The researchers in this groundbreaking study were particularly intrigued...