Hubble Data Indicates New Planet Formation Around 'Dead' Stars

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Published: 2026-10-07
Category: science
Source: Tomorrow's World Today
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New observations from the Hubble Space Telescope indicate that white dwarfs, often called "dead" stars, might facilitate the formation of new planets from expelled material. This challenges long-held theories that planetary systems are entirely destroyed after a star's demise. The findings could significantly alter our understanding of planetary evolution and the potential for new worlds in stellar remnants.

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