Study Proposes Sun Absorbed a Super-Earth Early in Its History

A new study in *Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society* suggests the Sun may have consumed a "super-Earth" early in its formation. This hypothesis could explain the Sun's unusually low lithium abundance, as the hypothetical planet, named Dev Dilek, would have introduced lithium-poor, heavier-element-rich material, drawing lithium deeper into the star for destruction. This offers a potential solution to a long-standing solar mystery.