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Starquakes Unveil Secrets of Stellar Age and Evolution

4/3/2025

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A groundbreaking study reveals that "starquakes" in red giant stars emit acoustic frequencies, unlocking secrets about their age and traits. By examining 27 stars in the M67 cluster, researchers identified a stabilization of these frequencies at a certain life stage, paving the way for accurate age estimates and deepening our grasp of stellar evolution and galaxy formation.

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A groundbreaking study reveals that "starquakes" in red giant stars emit acoustic frequencies, unlocking secrets about their age and traits. By examining 27 stars in the M67 cluster, researchers identified a stabilization of these frequencies at a certain life stage, paving the way for accurate age estimates and deepening our grasp of stellar evolution and galaxy formation.