Scientists find planet made on new matter recipe, and it formed after a Red Giant ate a solar system
In this case, "new matter" means elements created during the red-giant phase of the star's existence, not some esoteric form of matter.
The really interesting bit here is that the planet appears to have a substantial amount of niobium, an element that isn't formed by stellar fusion -- it's only created during the red-giant phase of a stellar lifecycle. So the planet formed after the star it orbits became a white dwarf.
In this case, "new matter" means elements created during the red-giant phase of the star's existence, not some esoteric form of matter.
The really interesting bit here is that the planet appears to have a substantial amount of niobium, an element that isn't formed by stellar fusion -- it's only created during the red-giant phase of a stellar lifecycle. So the planet formed after the star it orbits became a white dwarf.
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Rob Kelk
Sticks and stones can break your bones,
But words can break your heart.
Boycotting ALL products from the USA as long as that country's leader continues to lie about my native country.
Government of Canada: How to immigrate to Canada
Government of Canada: Claiming refugee protection (asylum) from within Canada