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🔬 Science
October 07, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Like a Mythical Phoenix, This Planet May Have Risen From the Ashes of a Dead Star
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Scientists have predicted the existence of a 'second-generation' planet, potentially the first of its kind, which formed from the remnants of a dead star and offers insights into our solar system's future.
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