Metal scar suggests star ‘ate’ nearby planets

Scientists have discovered a metal scar around a distant star that suggests it may have ‘eaten’ nearby planets. The star, known as TOI-561, was found to have a higher metal content than expected, leading researchers to believe that it may have consumed rocky planets in its vicinity.

This finding challenges previous theories about how stars acquire metals and provides new insights into the evolution of planetary systems. The discovery was made using data from the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) and is shedding light on the complex interactions between stars and their surrounding planets.

Further research is needed to confirm these findings and understand the full implications of this discovery. However, it opens up new possibilities for studying the formation and destruction of planets in our galaxy.