binary star
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The researchers explained that the precise physical interactions that occur during the merger can impact the types of signals that could be observed on Earth from binary star mergers.
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Their study of an unusual binary star system has resulted in convincing evidence that massive stars can completely collapse and become black holes without a supernova explosion.
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Previous studies have proposed three possible explanations for observed chemical differences between binary stars.
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According to the study's authors, there are more climate-friendly planets in binary star systems -- in other words, those with two suns -- than previously known.
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It was just like when a binary star—two stars going around the same point—grows farther apart.
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