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Astronomers Solve Mystery of Decaying Planetary Orbits


A study from Durham University reveals that stellar magnetic fields could be key to understanding the orbital decay of 'hot Jupiter' exoplanets, providing new insights into their eventual consumption by their parent stars. A recent study led by researchers at Durham University has discovered a no

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