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Stellar Graveyard Secrets: Astronomers Solve White Dwarf Heavy Metal Mystery


Recent research reveals that white dwarfs consume nearby planetesimals due to a "natal kick" during their formation. This dynamic alteration affects their motion and the dynamics of surrounding material, explaining the presence of heavy metals on white dwarfs' surfaces and offering new insights into

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