SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 31, 2026Nautilus

These Stars Swallowed Their Earth-like Planets

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Six red dwarf stars have surprisingly high lithium levels, likely because they absorbed rocky planets up to 10 times Earth's mass. This finding could shed light on how early planetary systems form and disappear.

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