Dying Stars Breathe Life Into Earth
Tuesday, July 7, 2020 - 09:10
in Astronomy & Space
As dying stars take their final few breaths of life, they gently sprinkle their ashes into the cosmos through the magnificent planetary nebulae. These ashes, spread via stellar winds, are enriched with many different chemical elements, including carbon. Findings from a study published today in Nature Astronomy show that the final breaths of these dying stars, called […]