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Researchers: Radioactive snowflakes will destroy stars!

A pair of researchers with Indiana University and Illinois University, respectively, has developed a theory that suggests crystalizing uranium "snowflakes" deep inside white dwarfs could instigate an explosion large enough to destroy the star. (No, it doesn't matter much but it's Saturday night.) Read More ›