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Repeated Impacts Could Regenerate Exoplanet Atmospheres Around Red Dwarfs


Rocky exoplanets orbiting red dwarfs are in a tough spot. Their stars are known for violent flaring that can destroy their atmospheres. But it's possible that asteroid impacts could later recreate their atmospheres.

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